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REGULAR MF,ETING - MONTTCF,LIA! CITY COUNCIL
IV September I1 1978 - 7:30 P. M. ' 7 ool
�?✓\, Mayor: C. 0. Johnson
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Councilmen: Dan Blonigen, Arve G;W'm mo, Gene Walter
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Philip White. t9'''
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Citizens comments.
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1. Acknowledgment of Petition for Improvements toV%�
Oakwood Industrial Park and Determination of
Q.er Cut-Off Date for Piling Petitions for 1979 lm-
/� provemen ts.
{rte 2. Consideration of Approval of Cost Allocation for
! Chemical Peed Equipment.
3. Consideration of Ordering Plans and Specifications
for Balboul Estates.
4• Consideration of Angle Parking on Walnut Street
Between Broadway and River Streets.
JS. Consideration of Preliminary Budget. 0
j). Approval of minutes - August: 2S, 1978.
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - MOVIAGELLO C -1 -IT e;OUNC.I.i,
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September 1 I 197 7:.itl P'., M.
Mayor: C. O. Johnson °
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Councilmen: Dan Blon.igen, Arve Grimsmo. Gone Waltr,rs,
Philip White.
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Citizens comments.
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1. Acknowledgment of PetA tion 1'o1' lmpruyemrnLs to
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Oakwood Industrial Park and Determination of
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CUL -Off Date fur Pi I ing, PeL•it:i.ons for 1979 Im-
provements.
2. Consideration of Approvnf of Cost. Allocation for
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Chemical Peed Iiqu.ipment.
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o3. Considerat.iun of Ordei-hig Plans and Specificat'hats
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for tial boul Estates.
4.Consideration of' Anglc Parking on Walnut Street,
Between Broadway and River StreeLs.
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5. Consideration of Preliminaryy' Budget. °
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6. Approval of minutes - Augt°tst: 2S; 197S:
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7. Unfin.ishod business -
S. New business.
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AGENDA SUPPLEMENT
1. Acknowledmnent of Petition for Imorovements to Oakwood Industrial Park
and Determination of Cut-off Date for Filing Petitions for 1979 Improvements.
Enclosed, please find a petition from Oakwood Industrial Park requesting
the extension of sewer and water mains to serve the south half of the
platted area along the road known as Dundas Road. It should be pointed
out that since Oakwood Industrial Park owns at least 35% in frontage of
the property bordering the proposed improvement, the petition meets the
requirement for a project under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429.
In accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429, the procedure after the
receipt of a petition is to acknowledge the petition and order a feasibility
study on the proposed improvement. In the past, the City has established
a policy of setting a cut-off date for all petitions to be filed for
consideration for improvements in the ensuing year. In the last two years,
the cut-off date has been March 1st; however, I would like to recommend
a cut-off date for filing a petition for improvements of January 1st of
each year. This would allow our engineering firm sufficient time to
prepare a feasibility report and allow the construction of a project to
be completed in the same year. As you can see by the 1975 improvements,
the petitions were received in 1978, however, because of the late start
in commencing the project, the improvement will not be completed until
1979. I have talked this matter over with the City EkIgineers, and they do
concur with setting an earlier time for the cut-off of petitions.
If the cut-off date were approved at January let of each year, the proper
action may be for the Council at Monday night'a meeting to establish a
�`4 4 termination date for filing of petitions for 1979 improvements of January
\� 1979. This notice would be put in the paper and the other petitions
would be brought forward to the Council after January let. As of this
te, we have received a petition for Oakwood Industrial Park, a petition
or Commercial Plaza 25, and also a petition from Land Projects for the
vextension of 7th Street to serve lots 3, 4 and 5 in Block 7.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of acknowledgment of petition and setting
N cut-off date for filing petitions for 1979 improvements.
\ REFERENCES: Enclosed petition from Oakwood Industrial Park.
2. Consideration of Approval of Cost Allocation for Chemical Feed Eouinment.
At the City Council's lost meeting, contracts were awarded for chemical feed
equipment totalling $15,930. It was indicated at the time that John Badalich
would be making a recommendation to the Council as to the allocation of tho
costs for the Uprovemente between the City of Monticello and Mrightoo Products.
As you may recall, it was primarily duo to krrightco that the chemical feed
equipment was noceasary.
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At the date of the writing of this agenda supplement, I have not received a
report from John Badalich, but he has indicated it will be ready to accompany
the agenda information when it is delivered on September 8, 1978. However,
in talking to John Badalich, he indicated that in the report he will be
submitting, recommendation will be coming from Orr--Schelen-Mayeron & Associates
that the cost allocation to the City of Monticello and Wrightco Products would
be $8,730.00 and $7,200.00 respectively. This would result in a cost alloca-
tion to the City of Monticello of approximately 55% and to Wrightoo Products
an allocation of approximately 45`,x. It should be noted that I will be sending
a copy of John's recommendations to Jim Ridgeway and I suspect that Mr. Ridgeway
will be at Monday night's meeting to discuss this with the Council.
Additionally, John Badalich mentioned that in the future there will be
maintenance costs such as the chemicals to be added to the effluent going
to the River that could be properly chargeable to Wrightco Products. This
will also be included in the report and discussed at Monday night's meeting.
If the Council approves of the cost breakdown, the maintenance cost would
be charged on Wrightco*s monthly billing, and the initial improvement of
$7,200 could be either billed immediately to Wrightco Products or could be
added to their billing over the next 12 months, as a possible example.
19414 POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of approval of cost allocation for
�1L�< chemical feed equipment and monthly maintenance charge
breakdown for chemicals and other maintenance costs to
IQ J ��Y Wrightcc Products.
REFERENCES: Enclosed report from John Badalich.
3. Consideration of Ordering Plans and Specifications for Balboul Estates.
At a previous meeting, the City Council ordered a feasibility report be
prepared on Balboul Estates. As you may recall, this subdivision has been
purchased by Marvin George of Princeton, Minnesota, and Mr. George had
requested the City Council to allow him to act as the general contractor
in putting in the various improvements such as sewer, water, storm sewer and
street improvements.
Similar to item 2., I have not received the report from O -S -M as to the
feasibility of this project, but Mr. Badalich has indicated that it will
be here September 8, 1978 to accompany the remaining agenda information
that will be going out to the City Council. Howevor, I have prepared a memo
that I am enclosing that covers some of the significant items that should
be addressed in ordering plans and specifications when a contractor will be
putting in the improvements himself.
From a procedural standpoint, it would appear that the appropriate decision
at Monday night*s meeting would be to receive a feasibility report from the
engineering firm and a decision should be forthcoming whether to order
plans and specifications for the project. As indicated in the memo, any
plans and specifications that aro ordered should be contingent upon an
agreement that is executed by the developer and the City of Monticello and
a�groved by the City Attorney, whereby th3 developer would provide a bond for
1 times the estimated construction uu6t6 iu favur of the City of Monticello,
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and additionally, place on deposit with the City of Monticello in the form
of cash, the estimated costs for engineering services, inspection services,
etc., administration costs, legal costs, etc., usually about 20% of the
construction cost (this should be in the form of cash, and not in the form
of a bond).
Additionally, I have requested that Marvin George contact Jim and Ken Maus
who own the property to the North of Prairie Road to determine if they would
desire such improvement at this time. Reason for this is that a portion of
the area to the north could be assessea for the project and it would be
necessary either for a petition to be received from all property owners
involved or for Mir. Marvin George to pay the entire cost of the project.
If a petition is not forthcoming from all the property owners including
Ken and Jim Maus, it would be necessary for the City Council to hold a hearing
Z before ordering this improvement unless Mr. Marvin George indicated he would
be willing to pay the entire cost of said improvement.
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POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of ordering plans and specifications plus
setting a public hearing if it is determined to be necessary.
(� (Note: it should be mentioned that the plans and specifi-
cations would be contingent upon receiving an agreement
from developer as indicated in the contents of the above
agenda supplement.)
RE:FERENCES: Enclosed feasibility report from O -S -M, plus memorandum
l\l- relative to improvements to be put in by developer.
4. Consideration of Angle Parking on Walnut Street between Broadway and
River Streets.
At the last meeting, the City Council requested I contact the businesses
in the area to see if they would be in favor of angle parking on Walnut
Street. Reason for the request by some of the businesses was that
apparently there is a hazardous situation with the existing perpendicular
parking on both sides of Walnut Street in the area indicated. Angle parking
would tend to reduce some of the traffic hazards that could occur with the
present situation. However, it should be pointed out that if angle parking
were instituted on the above street, it would eliminate from one to two
spaces on each side of Walnut Street. Additionally, the proposal would be
to have the angle parking so striped that the parking spaces would be
entered from the South, or Broadway Street, and each would be nocessary
:Ln a northerly direction, or towards River Street. This would not
necuesarlly muau-, that the traffic could not go both ways, but it would
mean that you could only park in the spaces coming off of Broadway Street
or Highway 75.
Letters were sent to all of the businesses in the Johnson's Department Store
block and Larry Flake's block, and the tabulation so far that I have is
that twol businosses wore in favor of the proposal for angle parking, two 3
businesses wore opposed, and four businesses indicated it did not make
any difference. Possibly by Monday night's meeting I will have a better
Q representative sampling once the surveys are completely returned.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of angle parking on Walnut Street.
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5. Consideration of Preliminary Budget.
Enclosed please find the preliminary budget for 1979. It is necessary that
a final budget be adopted prior to October 10, 1978, in order to meet the
State's Statutes requiring that the county auditor be in receipt of each
municipalities budget by October 10, 1978.
You will note that the prop%ed budget of 1979 is approximately $189000.00
less in terms of local levy to be collected in 1979 than the levy collected
in 1978. The reduction in mills is from 21.78 down to 21.44. It should be
mentioned that the assessed valuation figure for the 1979 levy was based on
the estimate of the assessed value from the county assessor's office. It
would appear that the assessed valuation for taxes collectable for 1979 will
be down approximately $208,000.00. The reason for this is due to the depreciation
of the NSP plant. Although I do not have the final figures, the net effect
we,- caused by the increase of the total valuation in commercial and residential
property which was outweighed on the depreciation factor by Norbhern Statc:
Power. For your information, taxes on a $30,000.00 home would be reduced for
the city's share of the budget from $118.00 in 1978 down to $94.00 in 1979.
The primary reason for this is an increase in the homestead valuation
formula and a small portion is due to the decrease in the mill levy on the
city's part. It would appear that the total real estate taxes on a $309000.00
home :In Monticello will approach approximately $440.00 and the Wtal real estate
tax on a $40,000.00 home would approximate close to $775.00. These figures
include. the city's tax levy along with that of the county's, school distri;t
and hospital. It should be pointed out that the proposed budget contains a
three mill levy for the Capital Outlay Revolving fund which is less than the
four mills that has been raised for collection in 1978 and 1977. The reason
for lowering this mill levy is that the primary reason for the four mill
levy and the Capital Outlay Fund previously was for the construction of the
new city hall. It would appear that at the end of 1979 there will be $265,000.00
available from the Capital Outlay Fund taking into consideration the present
balance plus the proposed levy. As you recall the Capital Outlay Revolving
Fund was created primarily to utilize not so much as a reserve fiord but to be
allocated for major improvements such ae the senior citizen center, park improve-
ment or Monticello city hall.
Two possible Capital Outlay items: A sweeper for the street department and a
mini -pumper rescue truck for the fire department were not included in the
proposed budget but could possibly be considered for expenditure out of the
Capital Outlay Fund or Revenue Sharing Fund. Estimated cost for a new
vacuum typo of sweeper is $75,000.00 which appears quite high and the
estimated cost for a mini -pumper is in the area of $309000.00. More Infor-
mation will be coming prior to the adoption of the final budget from the
public works director and the fire department relative to the use and needs
of these two pieces of equipment. I have also asked the public works director
to look at a less expensive type of sweeper or the possibility of a used piece
of equipment. Should the fund be allocated out of the Capital Outlay Revolving
Fund, it would not be necessary to make a decision at the time of the
adoption of the final budgets however, should the funds be forthcoming out
of the Revenue Sharing Funds, it would be necessary to so indicate since this
is required by federal revenue laws.
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As indicated in the proposed use for federal sharing funds it is expected
that the city of Monticello receive $89,036.00 in 1979 and prior to the
adoption of the final budget for the city of Monticello, it will be
necessary to hold another public hearing relative to the use of the
Revenue Sharing fluids and the budget as a whole. In addition to the
sweeper and the mini -pumper mentioned above, one other possible use could
be the allocation of such funds towards the city's share of the construction
costs involved in updating the city's present waste water treatment plant
and sewer system. As you might recall the entire project is estimated to be
approximately $3,000,000.00 of which the city's portion would be $1,000,000.00.
The city could appropriate a portion of or all of the revenue sharing funds
for this use as a result in the change in the revenue sharing laws which
previously prohibited the matching of any federal grant with other moneys.
Another possible alternative on revenue sharing funds would be to hold a
public hearing and make no particular designation, as the funds only
require appropriation within 24 months. This could allow the council to
hold the revenue sharing funds in advance either until the next budget hearing for
collection 1980, or if it is determined that another use would be approved
it would be necessary to hold a public hearing in the interim for the
utilization of such finds.
One other item should be mentioned and that is relative to the sewer and
water rates. While it is not necessary to have a tax levy in the water fund
as it was in 1978, the figures for expenditure do not include the depreciation
and this factor would amount to approximately $59,000.00 for the sewer fund
and approximately $569000.00 for the water fund. This depreciation factor is
on theexisting sewer and water line and a possibility would be to fled replacement
oflines when necessary by funds on hand in the sewer and water funds or a
assessment procedure. Assessment procedure would almost mandate that an
individual property owner be assessed for a new sewer line even though the same
property might have been assessed 25 or 30 years prior. It would be m'
recommendation to raise the sewer and water rates approximately 25% to allow
for a certain amount of reserve to be able to build up within these funds
to provide for a replacement of sewer and water lines as on a as need be basis.
It also would be necessary to probably raise these rates over a three to
five year period of time to double what they currently are in order to have
the sewer and water funds be self-sustaining.
POSSIBLE ACTION: It is necessary to have a hearing on the revenue sharing
funds prior to the adoption of the budget. The budget is primarily for
the review by the city council prior to the actual hearing and to make any
rovisiono that the council considora noc000ary. Should he have any questions of
the budget, please do not hesitate to call me and I'll be glad to review sly
item with you.
References enclosed: 1979 Budget
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T0: Property Owners in Blocks 51 & 52 - wntown Monticello
FROM: Gary Wieber, City Administrator
DATE: August 31, 1978
SUBJECT: Proposed Angle Parking on Walnut Street
between Broadwav end River Streets.
A request has been received from some of the businesses in the
above two blocks relative to angle parking on Walnut Street
between Broadway and River Streets.
At their last meeting, the City Council requested that I
contact the businesses in the area to see if they would be
in favor of angle parking on Walnut Street. Reason for the
request by some of the businesses was that apparently there
is a hazardous situation with the existing perpendicular
parking on both sides of Walnut Street in the area indicated.
Angle parking would tend to reduce some of the traffic hazards
that could occur with the present situation. However, it should
be pointed out that if angle parking were instituted on the above
street, it would eliminate from one to two spaces on each side
of Walnut Street. Additionally, the proposal would be to have
the angle parking so striped that the parking spaces would be
entered from the South, or Broadway Street, and exit would he
necessary in a Northerly direction, or towards River Street.
It should be pointed out that this proposal would merely result
in the striping of the parking area, and no cost would be assessed
to any of the businesses.
Enclosed, please find a survey which we ask that each businoss
return by September 7, 1978. Should you hayv W further questions,
please contact me at your convenience.
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WALNUT STREET PARKING SURVEY
Name of Business:
PLEASE CHECK ONE —
In favor of proposal for angle parking on Walnut Street
between Broadway and River Streets.
Not in favor of angle parking as proposed.
Doesn't make any difference.
COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS:
(Signature)
PLEASE RETURN TO MONTICELLO CITY HALL
BY SEPTEMBER 7TH1
THANK YOU POR YOUR ASSISTANCEIIIII1111111
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QUESTIONNAIRES MAILED T0:
Maxwell Realty
Riverview Medical Center•
Monticello Floral
Barsness Drugs
Con Johnson
Ben Franklin Store
Porier Drug
Harry's Auto Supply
Dr. A. Brenny
James & Gruber
Monticello Clinic
Lowell Schrupp
Cohen's
Fred Topel
Erwin Stelton
O'Connor Trucking
Jones Mfg. Co.
Monticello Ford
Lois Schoepf
Lloyd Lund
Kenny Maus
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WAINUT STREET PARKING SURVEY
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PLEASE CHECK ONE -
In favor of proposal for angle parking on Walnut Street
between Broadway and River Strects.
Not in favor of angle parking as proposed.
Doesn't make any difference.
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In favor of proposal for angle parking on Walnut Street
between Brcadway --nd Pr:_. St-..__...
Not in favor of angle parking as proposed.
Doesn't make any difference.
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WAId9UT STREET PARKING SURVEY
Name of Business: 7/ ( v/ l/ S
PLEASE CHEICR ONE —
XIn favor of proposal for angle parking on Walnut Street
between Broadway and River Streets.
Not in favor of angle parking as proposed.
Doesn't make any difference.
OOMM NTS OR SUGGESTIONS:
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WALNUT STREET PARKING SURVEY
Name of Business:
PLEASE CHECK ONE —
In favor of proposal for angle parking on Walnut Street
between Broadway and River Streets.
Not in favor of angle parking as proposed.
Doesn't make any difference.
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WALNUT STREET PARKINC/SMRVEY
Name of Business:
PLEASE CHECK ONE —
In favor of proposal for angle parking on Walnut Street
between Broadway and Fiver Streets.
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Name of Business:
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between Broadway and River Streets.
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WALMPf STREET PARKING SURVEY
Name of Business: _yInAw"-t tl
PIZASE CHECK ONE -
In favor of proposal for angle parking on Walnut Street
between Broadway and River Streets.
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WAINUT STREET PARKING SURVEY
Name of Business: 121, r I A -e
PLEASE CHECK ONE -
In favor of proposal for angle parking on Walnut Street
between Broadway and Ri-rer IS..-c-ots.
Not in favor of angle parking as proposed.
Doesn't make any difference.
COAMM OR SUGGESTIONS:
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PLEASE RETURN TO MONPICELLO CITY HALL
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WAUrUT STREET PARKING SURVMr
Name of Business: S-A lkN S
PLEASE CHECK ONE -
In favor of proposal for angle parking on Walnut Street
between Broadway and River Streets.
Not in favor of angle parkint; as proposed.
Doesn't make any difference. /
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WALNUT STREET PARKING SURVEY
Name of Business: Golden. Ve_1ev Furni'.ure
PLEASE CHECK ONE —
In favor of proposal for angle parking on Walnut Street
between Broadway and River Screecs.
Not in favor of angle parking as proposed.
X Doesn't make any difference.
COM Nrs OR SUGGESTIONS: :.a ion_ as it can be an exo@err,.ent
anal nothinn „ernanert no vie cnn chanr*e if it doesn't work
ve mould not obiect to trvin. it. I na concerned about
this an,;le !,arkind,could nr,ke t!:ie a one tray street almost.
Traffic having .o bo north and onto River `•,roes would
encounter a lot of confusion us north purki% lc, rrce
designed for light trafYic and eit cnto PiverS:reet.
rPeople het ccnfused wi.en they L:o thru that p%rklnL, let
and attompt to exit onto Piv-,r Ctreet. Cnl; ether exit
1e weat thru alloy back of :fonti Clinic and —ord Garage and thats
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MDNTICELI CITfC COUNCIL
RECUTAR MEEMG
U September 11, 1978 - 7:30 P.M.
Members Present: C. 0. Johnson, Dan Blonigen, Arve Grimsmo, Gene Walters,
Philip White
Citizens Comments -
Mr. Jim Lungpritz, speaking for the neighborhood residents of Ellison Park
area, presented to the Council a list of possible suggestions and recom-
mendations for controlling the increased problems regarding irresponsible
and reckless driving and suspicious alcohol and drug-related activities in
and around the Park area. Mr. Lungwitz and Willard Anderson, an area
resident, felt that younger people are using the dead-end River Street
behind the Hospital for suspicious activities such as drinking or drug-
related activities.
Mr. Lungwitz suggested that an additional dead-end sign be constructed at
the Corner of Dayton and River Streets along with a barricade at the end of
River Street near the Hospital property line. In addition} they felt the
Park should be closed from 10:00 P.M. until 7:00 A.M. and speed barrier
control berms should be constructed to slow down the traffic in the Park.
The Council acknowledged the suggestions made by the neighborhood residents
and indicated that this item would be on the Agenda at the next regular
Council Meeting for further consideration.
Dr. Kasper asked the City Council to consider resurfacing as part of the
1977-3 street project the balance of Hart Boulevard, which runs from the
Hospital past the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Dr. Kasper indicated that
the curb and gutter project will and at the Hospital property, but asked
that the balance of Hart Boulevard be considered for curb and gutter and
permanent streets, also.
The Council indicated to Mr. Kasper that Hart Boulevard was considered a
rural type road from the Hospital to where it connects to County Road 75,
and that during the original 77-3 project hearing, curb and gutter was
not considered.
The consensus of the City Council was to have the Public Works Director
check on the condition of the balance of Hart Boulevard and report back to
the Council at its next regular meeting as to whether or not this portion
should be resurfaced with bituminous.
Mr. Dale Lungwitz. representing the Wright County State Bank, asked the
Council for a variance on the completion date for installing shrubbery
and landscaping at the new drive-in banking facility on Walnut and 6th Street.
hlr. Lwigwitz indicated that they will be ready for occupancy in approxi-
mately two to three weeks, but that the shrubbery and landscaping should
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not be completed until the end of October.
Motion was made by Gene Walters, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously
carried to grant the Wright County State Bank a variance until November 1,
1973 regarding shrubbery and landscaping provided all other provisions
are met regarding the certificate of occupancy.
1. Acknowledgnent of Petition for Improvements to Oakwood Industrial Park
and Determination of Cut -Off Date for Filine Petitions for 1979 Improvements.
A petition was received from Oakwood Industrial Park requesting the exten-
sion of sewer and water mains to serve the south half of the platted area
along the road known as Dundas Road.
Mr. Dale Lungwitz, representing the Oakwood Industrial Park, indicated that
Dundas Road would have to be entirely developed as there is no existing
road now. The partnership for Oakwood was considering constructing the
roadbed for Dundas Road themselves, and would like to determine from the
Council if this expense could be applied toward the 25% paid in advance
requirement under the new City ordinances.
In the past years, the City has established a policy of setting a cut-off
date for all petitions to be filed for consideration for improvements in
the ensuing year as of March let. Because of the March let deadline, the
engineering firms have not always been able to prepare a feasibility
report, allow for the public hearings and also have the construction
completed within the same year. As a result, a January let deadline for
petitions has been recommended on all future projects.
Lotion was made by Arve Crimsmo, seconded by Phil White and unanimously
carried to make January let the cut-off date each year for improvement
petitions, and also to acknowledge the petition received from Oakwood
lndustrial Park for sewer and water improvements with the 25% paid in
advance requirement being waived provided Oakwood constricts Dundas Road
themselves.
In regards Lo the construction of Dundas Road in Oakwood Industrial Park,
Mr. Dale IALngwitz asked that the City's consulting engineering firm,
Orr-Schelen-Mgyeron & Associates, be allowed to prepare specifications
for the gravel road.
Motion was made by Arve Crimsmo, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously
carried to allow the Oakwood Industrial Park to enntrnrt, with Orr-ichPlan-
Mayeron, the City's consulting engineering firm, for the preparaLion of
plans and specifications for improving Dundas Road with a gravel construction.
2. Consideration of Approval of Cost Allocation for Chemical Feed Di pmont.
At the City Council's previous meeting, contracts were awarded for Chemical
Feed Filuipment totalling $159930. It was indicated at that time that
Jolun Badalich, City Siginaer, would be making a recommendation to the
i;ouncil as to the allocation of the cost for the improvement between the
City of Monticello and Wrightco Products.
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Mr. Badalich indicated that, according to the laboratory studies done on
May 11 and 12, 1977, Wrightco's share of the chemical feed equipment cost
would be approximately $7,223.00 with the City's share the remainder of
I./ $8,706.00 for the initial installation cost.
A letter was presented by Jim Ridgeway, President of Wrightoo Products,
disputing Wrightoo's percentage of the pollutants discharged at the
sewage treatment plant. Mr. Ridgeway felt that the study inaccurately
portrayed Wrightco Products as a major contributor, and therefore,
requested that he be allowed to conduct his own study of their pollutant
discharges before a cost allocation is determined by the Council.
By consensus of the Council, consideration of cost allocations between
14rightco Products and the City on the chemical feed equipment was tabled
until Wrightco's study is completed.
3. Consideration of Ordering Plans and Suecifications for Balboul Estates.
The Balboul. Estates subdivision has been recently purchased by Marvin
George Builders of Princeton, Minnesota, and Mr. George requested that
the City Council allow him to act as general contractor in putting in the
various improvements such as sewer, water, storm sewer and street improve-
ments.
A feasibility report was prepared by the city Engineer on the requested
improvements, indicating a total project cost of approximately $177,600,
including indirect costs. The report indicates that approximately nine
additional lots along Prairie Road could be assessed for the sewer and
water improvements which belong to Jim and Ken Maus. Since this other
property owner could be assessed for a portion of the improvements,
Mr. Marvin George would have to agree to paying the entire cost of the
project, or a petition would have to be presented from all the property
owners, including Jim and Ken Maus, requesting the improvements.
Mr. George indicated to the Council that he would agree to pay 100% of the
cost of the improvements and has reached an agreement with the Maus
Brothers regarding their share of the cost.
Potion was made by Dan Blonigen, seconded by Phil White and unanimously
carried to order the preparatlon of plans and specifications for the
sewer, water, street and gutter and storm sewer improvements to Balboul
Estates contingent upon the City receiving a petition from 100% of the
property owners and also contingent upon receiving an agreement from
the devuloper uquai to onu idid oue-half Limus Lhu udtimeted couL of Lhu
improvements along with other conditions of the new subdivision rcquiro-
ments. (See Supplement 9-11-78 ql).
4. Consideration of Angle Parking on Walnut Street between Broadwav and
River Streets.
At the last council mooting, the City Council requested that the City
Administrator explore the possibility of angle parking along Walnut Street
between Broadway and River. The reason for the request was that some of
the busineases felt there was a hazardous situation with the existing
perpandicular parking on both sides of Walnut Street, and indicated that
angle parking may Lend to reduce some of the traffic hazards which would
occur with the present situation.
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The City Administrator informed the Council that a survey was sent to ten
property owners in the area asking their feelings on the matter. The results
were three in favor of angle parking, three against angle parking and four
no opinion.
It was pointed out by the City Administrator that if angle parking were to
be instituted on Walnut Street, it would eliminate from one to two spaces
on each side of the street along with cars entering from the North along
Walnut Street would not be allowed to park in the diagonal spaces.
Because of the divided opinion of the property owners along Walnut Street
and the abutting blocks regarding the parking change, it was the consensus
of the Council to indefinitely table this item.and leave the parking as is.
5. Consideration of Preliminary Budget for 1979•
The preliminary budget for 1979 was presented to the Council for review.
The proposed budget calls for a tax levy of approximately $851,000, or
approximately $18,000 less than 1978. This would result in a mill levy
of approximately 21.44 compared to 21.78 for 1978.
It was noted by the Council that approximately $7009000 in excess funds may
be on hand at the end of 1979, and it was the consensus of the Council to
tentatively earmark some of these excess funds towards the City's share
of the construction cost involved in updating the City's present Waste-
water Treatment Plant and Sewer System. The City's portion of the approxi-
mately $3,000,000 improvement scheduled for 1980 to 1981 would be approxi-
mately $1,000,000 and the Council felt that if possible any excess funds
at the end of 1979 could be earmarked for paying off this portion of the
Cost.
Motion was made by P. White, seconded by D. Blonigen and unanimously carried
to accept the preliminary budget as presented, and authorize the City
Administrator to prepare a final budget for consideration.
6. ADoroval of Minutes.
The Minutes of the regular Council Meeting held August 28, 1978 were
approved as presented.
7. Discussion on Liquor Store Ooeration.
By consensus of the Council, the City Administrator was askad to expl.,ra the
possibilities of selling the off -sale liquor establishment in Monticello.
Mir. Weiber will be preparing a report on the feasibility of the sale with
the item to be placed on the agenda within 30 days.
S. Consideration of Drivo-way Openinq Variance Request - Bill Fyle.
Mr. Bill Pyle requested a variance to allow two drivo-way approach openings
for his property located on the corner of Palm and 3rd Streets in Monticello.
Mr. Pyle indicated that his home is used as a duplax and would like w have
a place for the tenants parking their cars without parking on the streets.
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Motion was made by C. Johnson, seconded by D. Blonigen and unanimously
carried to approve the variance allowing for two driveway approach
openings on Mr. Fyle's property.
9. Consideration of Drivewav auDroach for Dan Bloniaen on 77-3 Improvement
Pro ect.
Councilman Dan Blonigen requested that the Council consider a 6' long
bituminous driveway approach for his home. W. Bloaigen indicated that
as far as he could tell, his home is the only property being assessed
for curb and gutter under the street program that would not have a
concrete driveway apron installed since Vine Street between 4th and
the Railroad tracks will not be improved with curb and gutter. Mr.
Blonigen felt that in order to be fair and equalize his assessment, he
should be provided with at least a 6' blacktopped driveway approach on
his property.
Since it appeared that Mr. Blonigen's property will be the only one
effected under the street program in a similar manner, motion was made
by P. White, seconded by A. Grimsmo and unanimously carried to approve
the installation of a 6' bituminous mat in lieu of a concrete apron
on Mr. Dan Blonigen's property.
Meeting adjourned.
Rick Wolfstelyer
Assistant Administrator
RW/ne
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