City Council Minutes 01-23-2017 SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 23, 2017 — 4:30 p.m.
North Mississippi Room
City Hall - Monticello Community Center
Present: Brian Stumpf, Jim Davidson, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart
Absent: None
Others: City staff Wayne Oberg, Angela Schumann, Shibani Bisson, Rachel Leonard,
Tom Moores, Sarah Rathlisberger, Jim Thares, and Mark Redinger
1. Call to Order
Mayor Brian Stumpf called the special meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
2. 4:30 p.m. Gillard Avenue Improvements
Shibani Bisson, WSB/City Engineer, presented a review of future Gillard Avenue
Improvements. The project goals included addressing speeds, safety, and street design.
The presentation included recommendations for proposed street design and safety
improvements; drainage improvements; and estimated costs and funding. Ms. Bisson
recommended to widen roadway to 32 -feet on the east side with curb and gutter with
parking allowed on one side. She proceeded to present a short term solution and a long
term solution for the County Road 39/Gillard Avenue Intersection.
The following members of the public spoke:
Mark Stanslaski, 9821 Gillard Avenue. Mr. Stanslaski expressed support for a
95th Street extension. He commented that there is a high level of traffic on Gillard and
this would be reduced if 95th was constructed. In his opinion, because of new
development, there is a need for another outlet to the freeway. Mr. Stanslaski questioned
how a roundabout would be affordable when extending 95th street has a high cost.
Kevin Fair, 9681 Gillard Avenue. Mr. Fair expressed frustration with the City
because they allowed development to increase with only the one roadway. (Gillard
Avenue).
Greg Skindelien, 9834 Gillard Avenue. Mr. Skindelien expressed concern that
widening the road would increase the traffic.
Ed Davis, 9804 Gillard Avenue. Mr. Davis disagrees with the speed data and
feels that drivers travel at much higher speeds than reported. He invited Councilmembers
to position themselves on his property and watch the traffic. Mr. Davis is in support of
extending 95th Street to Broadway.
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John Gurney, 9691 Gillard Avenue. Mr. Gurney is concerned that the speed
data is flawed. He believes problems would be solved with another outlet. Mr. Gurney
commented that the individuals driving the high speeds are not those living on Gillard
Avenue.
Kevin Knop, 9741 Gillard Avenue. Mr. Knop commented that as more
development takes place, like Sunset Ponds, the greater need of another outlet.
William Pitts, 9714 Gillard Avenue. Mr. Pitts expressed support of extending
95"' Street. He also commented that widening Gillard Avenue will only encourage the
drivers to increase their speed.
Martin Hackenmueller, 9651 Gillard Avenue. Mr. Hackemnuller disagrees
with the policy that only those living on Gillard Avenue are being assessed. He feels that
the road has deteriorated from traffic going to Sunset Ponds. He would like to see speed
bumps installed every 100 feet.
Mike Ludwig, 9750 Gillard Avenue. Mr. Ludwig requested that stop signs be
put in at the intersection of Gillard Avenue and 97"' Street. He also commented that a
flashing yellow arrow is needed at the transition zone between 45 to 55 mph on CR 39.
In his opinion Gillard Avenue residents are not the primary benefactors of the project.
Mr. Ludwig also expressed concern about culverts on the east side of the roadway.
Discussion ensued among the City Council. Mayor Stumpf stated that he is not in favor
of widening Gillard Avenue to a 32 foot roadway, curb/gutter, or on -street parking.
There was continued discussion on the widening of the road. A majority of the
councilmembers were open to different widths of roadway from 28 — 32 feet. Most
didn't support on -street parking. Tom Moores, Street Superintendent, recommended the
width of 32 feet for reasons that included safety and increased visibility. Councilmember
Fair is in favor of widening to 32 feet with lighting, signage, etc. He stated that this
should be treated as an urban street. Councilmember Davidson spoke in support of
curb/gutter, striping, and placing a stop sign at 97t" Street. Councilmember Hilgart is fine
with a 32 foot road and curb/gutter but doesn't support on -street parking.
Councilmember Gabler expressed concern about the speed drivers are driving and that
there should be zero tolerance for speeding on all of Monticello roadways.
Councilmember Hilgart questioned moving the 45 mph sign east and Mayor Stumpf
questioned lowering the speed on County Road 39. Ms. Bisson responded that MnDOT
did a speed study of the area but more detail can be provided to them for further review.
Councilmember Fair moved approval of widening Gillard Avenue to a 32 foot
roadway with curb & gutter, dynamic signage, and to look into a stop sign at 97'
Street and lowering the hill. Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion
carried 4-1; Mayor Stumpf voted against for reasons listed above.
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3. 5:50 p.m. Review of Remaining 2017 Road Reconstruction Projects
Shibani Bisson reviewed the remaining street projects which include 95th Street, Haug
Avenue, 90th Street, Mississippi Drive, Hart Boulevard West, Hart Boulevard East, and
Sandberg Road. She presented estimated project costs and funding. The total project
costs, with Gillard, is estimated at $1,988,542.
4. Adjournment
By consensus the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
Approved:
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Attest: �
ity Administrator
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