City Council Minutes 03-22-1976REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
IMarch 22, 1976 - 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Denton Erickson, Stanley Hall, Dick Martie,
Gene Walters
Member absent: Con Johnson.
1. Consideration of Resolution on a Regional Airport System.
Motion was made by Martie, seconded by Hall and unanimously
carried to adopt resolution supporting a regional airport
facility if agreeable to the other communities involved.
(See supplement 3-22-76 #1.)
Motion was made by Martie, seconded by Hall, and unanimously
carried to appoint Gene Walters and Dave Bauer, current Air-
port Committee members, to the joint regional airport com-
mittee as representatives for Monticello, if Buffalo and
Maple Lake agree to study the regional airport concept.
L2. Consideration of Transfer of Funds.
A motion was made by Walters, seconded by Martie and unan-
imously carried to approve a transfer of $5,000 from the
Water Operating Fund to the 1964 Water Revenue Sinking Fund
per 1964 bond agreement.
3. Preliminary review of proposed Sanitary Sewer & Watermain
Improvement Hearing.
John Badalich, ci ty engineer, presented a preliminary report
and cost estimate for the sewer, water and street improvement
projects projected for the following areas:
1) Doerr Estates 0 lots)
2) Ritze Manor (19 lots)
3) Hillcrest 2nd Addition (18 lots)
4) Hoglund Addition (39 lots)
The estimated cost of improvements is $468,540. These
current figures would indicate a per parcel assessment of
approximately $4,000. This report will again be presented
at a public hearing on March 23, 1976 at 7:00 F.M. in the
city hall.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 22, 1976 - continued.
4. Consideration of increased police protection service
A brief summary was presented by Jim Powers of the Wright
County Sheriff's Department, recommending an increase in
police protection for Monticello. (See supplement 3-22-76
#3. )
Martie made a motion, seconded by Hall to table for further
study until the next meeting. Motion was unanimously
carried.
5, Approval of bills.
Motion was made by Martie, seconded by Hall and unanimously
carried to approve the bills for March as presented. (See
supplement 3-22-76#2.)
6. Approval of minutes.
The minutes of the meeting of March 8, 1976 were approved
as presented.
7. Discussion on off street parking ordinance.
Discussion was held in regards to cars being parked on city
streets 24 hours a day. Some complaints have been received
and the discussion centered on the possibility of an ordi-
nance being enacted to require land owners to provide off-
street parking spaces if the land was available.
Consensus was to have City Administrator check into the
legality of such an ordinance, and draft such an ordinance
for the next council meeting.
S. Railroad Crossing - Walnut Street.
City Administrator discussed response received from the
Public, Service Commission in regards to the city's request
to open the railroad crossing on Walnut Street. Present
indications are that the railroad would be opposed to such
a crossing and that the city would probably be responsible
for any costs involved in relocating a switch in the area.
A public hearing would probably have to be held by the Public
Service Commission if the city wished to pursue this crossing. I I
Concensus of the council was to get more information on
costs involved and continue to pursue this project
9. Painting of Fire Hydrants - Monticello American Legion
Auxiliary.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 22, 1976 - continued.
I Monticello American Legion Auxiliary had requested approval
to decorate the downtown business district fire hydrants
by painting the hydrants to resemble historical figures.
The auxiliary will be working with the High School art depart-
ment on the project. Motion was made by Martie, seconded
by Hall and unanimously carried to approve the painting of
the hydrants in a Bicentennial theme.
10. Land purchase offer by Wilbur Eck.
Mr. Wilbur Eck has previously indicated his desire to
purchase four lots in block 15 that the city owns.
As a matter of record, Mr. Eck has stated that he would be
favorable to paying the appraised price of $15,000.00,
should the city decide to sell these lots.
No action was taken on this matter by the council.
11. Discussion on Liquor Store sign
C Concensus of the council was to initiate a change order
with Heskins Electric to install overhead florescent
lighting for the free standing pylon sign instead of ground
level lighting.
Motion was made by Martie, seconded by Hall and unanimously
carried to amend the definition of a pylon sign to allow a
freestanding sign to be erected upon one or two posts or
pylons. (See supplement 3-22-76 #4•)
Motion by Martie, seconded by Hall and unanimously carried
to adjourn.
Rick Wolfstel r,
Assistant City Administrator
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