City Council Minutes 03-27-1978MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 27, 1978 - 7:30 P.M.
Members Present: G. Walters, D. Blonigen, P. White
Members Absent: C. 0. Johnson, A. Grimsmo
1. Public Hearing - Consideration of Sanitary Sewer, Watermain and Street
Improvements for Minnesotan Elm and Fifth Street.
Above hearing is for following projects:
LOCATION
Minnesota St. from 6th St. to 7th St.
Elm St. from Cty. Rd. 39 to 6th St.
Fifth St. from Elm to Vine St.
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Sewer, Water, Curb, Gutter,
Street and Storm Sewer
Sewer and Water
Sewer and Water
Total estimated cost for above projects is $71,500. Going according to
past policy, the assessments on this project would be $2,080 for
sanitary sewer, $1,678 for watermain, and $2,520 for permanent street
improvements. These figures are all on a per parcel basis and computed
on the basis that the City would pick up any oversizing on ad valorem
in addition to that portion tentatively scheduled to go in on Fifth
Street thatabutted up against the railroad tracks. Estimated breakdown
would then be $24,272 on ad valorem and $47,228 for assessments.
At the public hearing the following comments were received:
Mr. Gordy Link indicated he would only require two services for the
lots abutting Fifth Street and he noted that the proposed assessment
would be for four parcels. Mr. Tucek was concerned about his
assessments but was informed that he would not be assessed on the
side of his property for the street improvement. Mr. Chuck Stumpf
inquired about the necessity of extending curb and gutter beyond the
first lots south of 6th Street on Minnesota Street.
At the conclusion of the hearing, a motion was made by Phil White,
seconded by Gene Walters to adopt a resolution to approve the project
and incorporate it into the 1977-3 Street Improvement Project.
Voting in favor of the motion was Phil White and Gene Walters.
Opposed - was Dan Blonigen. Motion Carried. (See supplement
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2. Public Hearing - Consideration of Granting a Variance from the Home
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Occupation Activities to Allow a Hair Styling Shop for Joseph Peterson.
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Mr. Joseph Peterson is requesting a variance from Monticello Ordinance
Section relative to the definition of the Home Occupation Use and the
variance would be to allow more than one off street parking space and
also to allow retail sale of some hairstyling and haircare products at
348 East Broadway in Monticello.
Following was some testimony received at the public hearing:
Mrs. Leo Baker stated she was opposed to the project.
Mrs. Lois Schoepf indicated she was opposed to the project and
questioned whether it was feasible to only have one operator
at the location and felt that it would be economically not feasible.
Shirley Anderson indicated she was opposed.
Alice DeLong indicated she was opposed.
Bill Fyle indicated he was opposed.
Milo Olson indicated he was opposed.
Bob Rasmussen indicated he was opposed.
Also, a few other citizens in the area indicated they were opposed,
but their names were not given.
A motion was made at the conclusion of the hearing by Phil White,
seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried to deny the variance.
Consideration of Building Permit - High School Concession Stand.
Independent School District ,8$2 is proposing to build a 56' x 3$'
concrete building which would be located near the football field and
used for the storage of equipment in addition to concession sales.
Motion by Dan Blonigen, seconded by Phil White and unanimously carried
to approve said building permit.
Review of Increased Space Needs for Worth Brasie Memorial Library.
Among people present were Shelly Johnson, School Superintendent,
Darro Wiley, Director, Great River Regional Library System, and
Phyllis Burbank, Monticello Librarian. It was explained that the
current library is in need of increased space and the School., at
their last meeting, was receptive to let the library use the room
just adjacent to the present library of approximately 100 square feet
in size.
Mr. Wiley reviewed with the Council the Great River Regional Library
System and the responsibilities in the various areas, explaining that
she Great River Reional Library System is funded through the County's
afLll levy with a 2�3' s mill levy appropriated for the Great River
Regional Library System. The Great River Regional Library System is
responsible for operating costs andthe local communities are responsible
for building and building maintenance. He indicated that he felt the
present request was reasonable; however, it was only an interim solution
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in the long run, and possibly in the future the library would need a
separate new facility.
The City Council, by consensus, indicated agreement with adding the
additional space for the library and requested that the School District
come back with a proposal for increased maintenance rent for the room
and would act upon it at that time.
5. Consideration of Howard Gillham's Preliminary Plat.
This item was reviewed at the Council's last meeting and the following
issues were to be resolved:
1. Park dedication.
2. Collector road dedication.
3. Comments from O -S -M.
Park Dedication:
Mr. Gillham has proposed a 1.7 acre area for park dedication and this
is noted on enclosed portion of plat. The area proposed is recommended
for acceptance by the council since it is centrally located, meets
council consensus of an area at least 3/4 of an acre in size, fairly
rectangular parcel except for entrance and very little frontage - would
be picked up by city on possible assessments for sewer and water.
Please note the proposed dedication of a walkpath between lots 27 and 28,
this would allow access to properties in the cul de sac to the northeast.
Balance of park dedication would be in cash.
Collector Road Dedication:
Developer has agreed to dedicate 80' right-of-way for collector road.
Comments from O -S -M.
Bob Rohlin will be incorporating all of OSM's recommendations of March 13,
1978 into the final plat.
Mr. William Hoffman, Harold Ruff's attorney, indicated that his client
was still opposed to the preliminary plat based on the following:
1. Property was previously rezoned from residential to commercial,
and he felt that, as our Planner had once pointed out, rezoning
property from commercial back to residential would be a very
serious matter. This is in effect what the plat would eventually
require.
2. That Harold Ruff would not be inclined towards any easement to
get to the collector road that has been indicated on the plat.
3. He indicated that the Council should consider that if this ease-
ment was not obtained, the increased cost for servicing the
property with sewer and water.
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Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Gene Walters to approve the
preliminary plat as presented along with the park dedication of 1.7
acres with the balance forthcoming in cash.
Voting in favor: Phil White, Gene Walters
Opposed: Dan Blonigen
Motion carried.
6. Consideration of Approval of Preliminary Subdivision Plat - Thomas
Industrial Park.
Stuart Hoglund is proposing to plat 19.6 acres of land east and south
of Hoglund's bus garage. The area is platted for commercial/industrial
lots ranging in size from 23,200 square feet to 200,000 square feet.
Motion was made by Gene Walters, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unani-
mously carried to approve the preliminary plat contingent upon receiving
a petition for the additional sewer and water services along the road
indicated as "Thomas Drive". The park dedication is proposed to be in cash.
7. Consideration of Approval of Preliminary Subdivision Plat - Kampa
Estates.
Nick Kampa and Judith Sandberg are proposing a 6.2 acre plat north of
West County Road #39. Proposed platting is for 10 residential lots
ranging in size from 12,100 square feet to 28,000 square feet.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unani-
mously carried to approve the preliminary plat as presented with
the park dedication being in cash.
�. Consideration of Approval of Preliminary Plat - Holker' s Hillside Addition.
Richard Holker and Martin Ostvig are proposing a 3.5 acre parcel of land
located just south of the Burlington Northern railroad in lower Monticello.
The proposed platting consists of 10 residential lots ranging in size
from approximately 12,800 square feet to over 20,000 square feet.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously
carried to approve the preliminary plat with the park dedication made
in cash.
9. Consideration of Chante Order for City Hall.
Henry 0. Mikkelson & Sons submitted a change order request of $3,300.00
for extra excavation and fill work involved relative to the loading and
removal of unsuitable fill for the cesspool, septic tank and foundation
on the City Hall site.
Council consensus was to get further documentation from Architectural
Alliance and to act at the next meeting on this request.
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10. Consideration of Increasing Building Inspection Fee Schedule.
The present fee schedule was reviewed with the City Council along with
the state fee schedule. It was recommended by the City Administrator
the council consider increasing the fee in light of the addition of
a full time building inspector, but not to go up to the state suggested
fee schedule. It was suggested that the fee schedule be 75% of the
state fee schedule but no provision be made at this time for charging
additional fee for plan checking.
A motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unani-
mously carried to adopt an ordinance amending the fee schedule to
75% of the state suggested fee schedule but no provision made for plan
checking fees. (See agenda supplement 3/27/78 #2.)
11. Review and Consideration of Building Maintenance and Improvements to
Senior Citizens Center, Fire Hall and Liquor Store.
Mike Rajala's report was presented and reviewed by the City Council
and it was the council consensus to approve the following:
1. Sandblast the fire hall and senior citizens buildings.
2. Paint spray both these buildings with two coats of a good
quality paint. However, it was indicated that the pressure
sprayer should be used initially before any sandblasting is
done to see if this would be adequate.
3. Paint spray the liquor store with ori coat of good quality
natural redwood stain.
12. Approval of Bills.
Motion was made by Dan Blonigen, seconded by Phil White and unanimously
carried to approve the bills as presented.
13. Approval of Minutes - March 6, March 13, March 16, 1978.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes as presented.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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