City Council Agenda Packet 02-23-1976AGENDA
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 23, 1976 - 7:30 P.M.
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Mayor: C. 0. Johnson
Councilmen: Denton Erickson, Stanley Hall,
Dick Martie, Gene Walters
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Consideration of conditional use permit request by
Charles Ritee to allow the expansion of an equipment
and storage garage.
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Consideration of Stanley Hall'.s final plat of
Ilillcrest Second Addition.
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Consideration of extent of city's support of Monticello
Youth Hockey Association.
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Consideration of request for architect by the
Civic Center Commission.
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Consideration of actively advertising for a Public
Works Director.
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Progress reports:
A. Handstand - J. W. Miller
D. Historical Informational Center - J. W. Miller
C. Park System Plan - Gory Wieber
Consideration of public infnt•mational meeting on
1976 Projects.
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Conei(Il:rati.on of necessary action volati.ve to MPCA
requirements on influent flow and concentration.
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C(uisidcrat on of Tree Transplanting Program.
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Approval of bi Ile.
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Approval. of minutes - meetings of Pebrunry j and 9. 1976.
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Mailing to: J. W. Miller
Enrl Smith
Charles Ri-tue
John Iladal i.ch
Mike Holm
Carol Olson
Don Smith
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Item 1. Consideration of conditional use permit reque@sl by
Charles Ritze to allow the expansion of an equipment and
storage garage.
Mr. Charles Ritze would like to expand his present equip-
ment and storage garage to house all of his r:.qu.ipment
relative to his trucking concern and land development
business. Since, Mr. Ritze is in an R-1 district-, a con-
ditional use permit is necessary to expand this type of
accessory structure.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and no
objections from surrounding property owners were raised.
The commission recommended approval provided an adequate
fence would be constructed to conceal any equipment or
items incidental to the garage-, that may be stored out-
side. It was felt that since it is now in an allowable
non -conforming use due to the "grandfathers clause that.
it. would be better to allow for expansion and have most
of the equipment stored inside. fence could be masonry.
brick. wood, shrub or evergreen of G' to S' 3n height
and would have to be an effective screen.
Possible Action: Approval or denial of requeat. J
I Lem 2. Consideration of Stanley hall's final plat of Ili l lerest.
Second Addition.
The final plat has been reviewed and approved by our
ronsult.ing city engineer and the preliminary plat approved
by the planner (since there were no real changes from a
planning standpoint on preliminary plat, 1 decided en forgo
the cxptause of having the final plat reviewed bythiplannor).
Phe preliminary plat: was approved by the Planning Commission
pr.tober 21, 1075 and by the city council December S, 1975.
While our city ordinance requires the final plat be re-
viewed by the Planning Commission, both Howard Dahlgren
and John Datlalich have agreed with the Planning Commission
that this retluntlaat step be eliminated.
Pnssiblc Action: Two motions should be cons-idered:
A. Mocion to eliminate requi-rement of planning
commission review of final plat except in those
cases deemed necessary by the eounci..l.
Il. Motion to approve final plat of Stan ley Hall's.
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Vote: Copy of plat is available for review at city hall.
Additionally, some of the lots in the plat are not served
b%• sewer and water and in accordance with ordinance
section 10-3-4 (C) a building permit could not be issued
unless at least 22' acres in size.
Item 3. Consideration of extent of city's support of Monticello
Youth Hockey Association.
The !Monticello Youth Hockey Association would like to
obtain the views of the city council pertaining to the
future support of the hockey association.
More specifically they would like to know if a permanent
and separate hockey rink would be provided and also the
maintenance the city would consider on such a rink along
with permanent Lighting considerations.
It should be pointed out that the proposed plans for the
park system call for a skating and hockey rink at the
fourth Street Park along with a warming house.
Possible Action: Consideration of the extent of city's
support to the hockey program. At this point it may be
well to point out that the proposed park system does
call for a permanent hockey rink and warming houseyhowever•,
the park plan has to he completed, accepted and then a
program sot up to implement it.
Item 4. Consideration of renuest for architect by the Civic
Center Commission.
9'hc Civic Center Commission has requested the act -vices of
an architect, to aid in some preliminary designs for a
new city hall and also in remodeling the present city
hall into a senior citizen's center.
Since. the, services of an avch.itoct will bo ultimatoly
ner�asary (unless 1t is determined that the project, is
unt feasible) it was felt it would be beat to bring in
an architect at this point to determine general design,
rm.iew sites and cost estimation.
Pnhsible Action: if council concurs, approval, of request
by the civic center conwi.asion. If approved, three or four
In•„ p„sals could be obtained and selection made. l have
talkedwith Howard Dahlgren and 1,.e (gave me some names and
it would also be possible to check on communities which
have recently I>trilt city halls.to acquire some references.
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Item 5. Consideration of actively advertising Eor a Public Works
Di rector.
Now that our comprehensive utilities plan has been com-
pleted, it is obvious that several improvement projects
lie ahead for Monticello in the near future. As a result,
the services of a public works director are warranted
more than ever and now would be a good time to actively
seek an individualtoto fill the position.
In addition to serving as the head of the public works
department, some of the duties of a public works director
would he as follows:
I. Serve as the chief inspector on all improvement
projects.
2. Establish maintenance programs for streets, storm
sewer, sanitary sewer and water.
3. Prepare plans and specifications for improvement
projects under $20,000 (over, $20,000 the state
C{t►fol. law requires a certified engineer to prepare
J plans and specs).
tlti� J. Prepare assesAment; rolls and establish assessment
policy.
5. At.trend council meetings.'
o. Serve as the INtilding inspector.
I w(mIit recommend the individual hove a good background
in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant and hav-:
:hr nooessary lirense to operate our present plant.
px-oposr tc- Advertise locally anal in the 5t.
%: M—rAed1:5 And 6:. Paul newspapers, in addition to t1ie.
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..:e `z�J '.,.:e 1:-a :r:1uy.- a_' srlary range and
...round no. rssarc. Paldgeted for 1976 is £2,,-,tir1J
tn:ltaing employer benefits.
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A. ILIit(is I and.
J. W. Millr;r indicated t.ho plans for the bandstand are
ai a point where, it would bre possible to prepare apeei-
firatlt.ns fm' bidding.
Possible Actlou: If coune.il concurs, the plans and
sper:ifical ions should be presented at the nert regular
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meeting of the city council for approval and then a date
` set for a bid opening.
B. Historical Informational Center.
J. W. Miller, who is the general contractor, indicates
the delay has been due to the installation of the heating
system.
Possible Action: Setting of target date for completion.
C. Park System.
In the space of two weeks, the, Streets and Parks Commission
has met with Howard Dahlgren and Associates three times
relative to the planning of the 'present four parks in
Monticello.
At their last meeting the commission determined what
activities should occur at the various parks and directed
Howard Dahlgren & Associates to prepare preliminary devel-
opment plans for March 9, 1976:
Following are activities that will be included:
Bridge
Parks
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Construction of dock in west park
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Barbecue pits
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Picnic area
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Playground area
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Parking area for cars and campers
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Bandstand on cast side,
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Walking trail
Ellison
Park
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Family picnic area
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Parking
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Walking traiI
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Playground ares
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Barbecue pits
F,wrth Street Park
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hockey rink and skati.na rink
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I.i.ttle League baseball diamond
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Parking area .
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Walking trail.
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Warruing hnlise
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t, -m 7 • Consideration of public informational meeting un 1976
projects.
Many projects lie ahead for the City of Monticello in
the near future and a priority system and timetable should
be set, to implement these.
In talking with the mayor, it was felt that an informa-
tional meeting should be held at which the various proj(,'cts
could be reviewed In ;general with the public to obtain
their input on the --;e matters along with any additional
projects they feel should be considered.
Among the projects to be considered are:
%A. Extension r>f sewer and, water
L ( I ) Mississippi Drive
(2) Charles Ritze (2 cul de sacs)
(3) Henry Doerr (3 lots)
All. 750,000 GaLlon Ground Storage Water Reservoir -
System
IkY C. Implementaclou of Park System Program
1). Street implInvement program
%6 E. City hall
417. Senior Ci I.L zen I s Center
V4. Storm sower, construction
This type, of meeting should prove beneficial to both the
eft izens and the cosine! I in terms of Information obtained
and planning.
Possi-blu Action: I f council concurs, setting up an
informational meeting. I would Imagine it would take a
special meeting in, cover all the projects.
cosisi(teratioit of nce-esnary nctiots relative to MPCA i,v!tlnir4—
mvikis on ini'luvn( f"Iiiw and ctincenLration.
Es—h)bed you will find a )otter from the Minnesota
114.1 hition Control Ageacy outlining the effluent problem
rolacing Vn flow and concentration.
according to tho peolmit, issued to Cho city, pretreatment
requirements are to ho Imposed as necessary In Industrial -
it. is possible that Wo,ighten Products 3ne.
is, 11 m;iJov factor in the increamed concentra(.1on and
et fluent pt-oblemg t,l%o t-.ity is now having.
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l_ MPGA indicates they require the city enter into a agree-
ment with Wrightco Products to pretreat their influent
within 45 days.
Possible Action: Meeting should be set up with Wrightco,
John Badalich, myself and if desired, a councilman, to
resolve this issue.
Item o. Consideration of Tree Transplatine Proeram.
I have reviewed various methods of replacing Dutch Elm
Disease Trees in terms of costs, types of trees that are
resistant to disease and other consideration. Follow-
ing are some alternatives and estimated costs:
Bare rants trees 4 inch diameter
Cost: $45-50 $115 planted
Bagged and burlapped trees 4 inch diameter
Cost: $65-70 $150 planted
Diirovence between this type of tree and bare root tree
is that the surrounding dirt is dug up and bagged and
transplanting is g7uarnnteed.
Transplanted trees 4 inch diameter
Cost $30 planted, however an additonal factor
would be to find a source of trees (i.e. some
area when: the trees could be obtained).
It would appear that in terms of costs and assurance
that the trees would grow, the transplanted trees might
he our best: but.
Possible Action: Council decision whether to pursue
program and also an approximate cost per tree.
Currently the city gets aid frowChe state of $52.50
for every Dutch Ulm tree removed on private property.
tlec.uts;e many trees on the boulevard, this averages
out co about $7$ per tree.. Consideration might be
given U1 the assessmeul, of a portion of the cost to
this property owner, should he so desire to have his
dutch elm tree replaced.
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