City Council Agenda Packet 08-25-1980AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - MONTiCELLO CITY COUNCIL
August 25, 1980 - 7:30 P. M.
Mayor: Arve Grimsmo
Council Members: Dan Blonigen, Fran Fair, Ken Maus, Phil White.
Meeting to be taped.
Citizens Comments -
Qv 1. Public Hearing - Consideration of a Variance Request - Blocher Outgoor
Advertising Company (Billboards Along Interstate). VVA "'
P 2. Public Hearing - Consideration of a Variance Request for a Front Yard
Setback - Robert Sartoris (Lot 12, Block 3, Hoglund Addition).
P3. Consideration of Acquisition of Additional L@gd for the Proposed Monti-
cello Library. 1��,•c�g+.�. �`4�,/•,,.3
1�4. Consideration of a Rezoning Request - Mel Wolters (Lots 1-14, The Meadows).
(� 5. Consideration of an Extension of the Variance Request of Hardsurface
\^ Requirements for a Parking Lot - Mel Wolters (Dairy Queen). (.IIIB
�. 6. Consideration of a Simple Subdivision Request - Richard Lembke -
(Part of Lot 4, 6 Lots 2 8 3. Block 7, Lower Monticello). postponed
r 7. Consideration of Approval of Plans 8 Specific ions or a Commuter Parking
Lot, South
lyest of the 1-94 interchange. ® ( 4
8. Consideration of Award of Lon ract on 1980-1 6 1g80-2 Improvement Pi�ojec S.
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�9. Consideration of Calling for AssessmeA F(earin on he 1979-1 Improvement Project.
Q10. Review of Engineer's Progress on theAlloca tion of Chemical Feed Equipment
and Operating Expenses. $ -I/i/jo M�_
11. Report by John Badalich on Bids Received for the Updating of the Present
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
(� 12. Approval of Bills - August 1980.
r 13. Approval of Minutes - 7/28/80 Special Closed Meeting and 8/11/80 Regular Meeting.
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SPECIAL NOTE
After the Agenda was assembled, we received a request to postpone
Agenda Item 06, simple subdivision of lots for Richard Lembke, as
these people decided to ask for a variance of two feet (21 to
allow an 8' setback, rather than a 10' setback as is required.
This Item will be postponed until the September 8th to allow time
to advertise for a public hearing on this variance request.
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AGENDA SUPPLEMENT
1. Public Hearing - Consideration of a Variance Request - Blocher Outdoor
Advertising Company (Billboards Along interstate).
Del Blocher, of Blocher Outdoor Advertising, is requesting a variance to
replace one of his billboards along 1-94 with a single pole billboard
structure, as opposed to the present multi -pole structure. Mr. Blocher
has stated that the new structure would be made of steel.
One item worth noting is that before the big wind, approximately one month
ago, that destroyed one of his signs, that there was a 14' x 60' sign
on the Lauring property. However, since that sign was blown down in
the wind, Mr. Blocher has replaced that sign with one of the type for
which he is asking a variance for. Because the sign which was blown down
was damaged less than 50% of its replacement value, Mr. Blocher was
able to reconstruct a new sign on that location without a variance. You
might be interested to know that Mr. Blocher has agreed to reduce the size
of that sign when he replaced it to 12' x 36' because he has indicated
that a uniform sized sign should be used within the community, in his
opinion. Included is a letter from Mr. Blocher showing the cost break-
down on that sign which was damaged, justifying his being able to replace
that sign without a variance.
if Mr. Blocher is granted permission to replace another of his signs with
a steel, single -pole structure, he would be willing to remove those signs
when another principal use is erected on that property.
If the request is granted, one consideration might be made which would
require a certain amount of landscaping to be used with that sign, or
maybe with both signs which are being replaced. At the last Planning
Commission meeting, the members voted unanimously to recommend approval
of this variance request, provided that a minimum of $250 in landscaping
is done at both this sign location which requires a variance, and also
the sign which was replaced which did not need a variance. Also, they
recommended that before this variance become effective, that the sign
agreement be completed and returned to the City Administrator, which
in effect agrees that whenever a principal use is developed on that lot,
the billboard sign would have to be removed.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Considering approval or denial of this request.*
REFERENCES: Letter from Mr. Blocher outlining his request, and also a
letter from Mr. Blocher showing the cost breakdown on the
sign that was damaged, which shows his justification for
being able to replace that sign without a variance, drawing
showing proposed new sign, and Planning Commission Minutes
of 8/12/80 meeting.
C(Variance request requires 4/5's vote
of Council for approval).
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Public Hearing - Consideration of a Variance Request for a Front Yard
Setback - Robert Sartoris (Lot 12, Blk. 3, Hoglund Addition).
Mr. Tom Klein, the contractor who is proposing to build a new home for
Robert Sartoris on Lot 12, Block 3, Hoglund Addition, is requesting a
variance from the City's 30' frontyard setback requirement, to be able
to construct a home within 16' of the front yard line. That setback
would allow space for landscaping behind the house to facilitate drain-
age and runoff from the steep hill which is in the back of the lot.
Mr. Klein stated that he had been in contact with the owner, Mr- Robert
Sartoris. and the owner has agreed to rearranging the floor plan of
the home to allow the house to be able to be built where it would
require only a 6' variance, that is , it could be built 24' back from
the front yard property line, rather than 30' as required by ordinance.
in light of the 24' setback and that there were no objections from the
neighbors and that there is quite a steep hill on the back of the lot
which cannot be reshaped, because of different ownership of the adjacent
property, at the last Planning Commission meeting it was unanimously
recommended to grant a variance of 6' to allow the house to be built
within 24' of the front property line.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Consider approving or denying this setback request.*
REFERENCES: Map depicting location of this lot, and Planning Commis-
sion Minutes of 8/12/80 meeting.
(Variance requests require 4/5's vote
of Council for approval).
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3. Consideration of Acquisition of Additional Land for the Proposed Monti-
cello Library.
PURPOSE: To consider obtaining an option on Mr. Bob Dowling's property,
which is situated just south of the land conveyed to the City by the
School for library purposes.
At their last meeting, the Library Project Committee reviewed the alter-
natives available in order to accommodate a library of approximately
6,000 square feet on the parcel conveyed to the City by the School
District for Library purposes. It reviewed the possibility of pursuing
additional land from the School District, which exists just to the east
of the present site, but which is bound by a covenant by Mr. Tom Bondhus.
This Committee met with Gary Pringle to discuss the procedure of obtaining
a declaratory judgment whereby the City could possibly use the land for
parking for the library. Additionally, it discussed conversations that
the Library Project Chairman, Loren Klein, had with Mr. Tom Bondhus, who
indicated that he would be willing to sell his covenant for the same
amount that the City of Monticello expects to sell the Oakwood Block,
or approximately $200,000 to $300,000.
It was felt by the Committee that obviously the price for the release
of the covenant was out of the question, and to pursue the declaratory
judgment through the Court system, which might hold up the library for
some time, is not the most reasonable course to pursue. Ultimately, it
recommended that the City Council pursue the acquisition of additional
land from Mr. Bob Dowling, for library purposes, in order that the City
can accommodate a library of approximately 6,000 square feet, and the
necessary parking according to the Monticello City Ordinance.
For your information, the parcel owned by Bob Dowling is just a shade
under one-half acre, and Mr. Dowling has indicated to members of the
Library Project Committee that he is willing to negotiate with the City
If he receives a reasonable price. Prior to Monday night's meeting, an
attempt will be made to determine his exact selling price. Procedure
would be, that if the City Council agrees that this is the best way to go,
an option could be obtained for a period of six months, which will allow
the City more than adequate time to put the vote of the entire library
issue to the voters. If a referendum got, defeated, the City could decide
whether to exercise the option at that time.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of obtaining an option from Mr. Bob Dowling.
Any motion that the Council makes relative to exercising
an option should include price.
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4. Consideration of a Rezoni nq Request - Mel Wolters (Lots 1-14, The Meadows).
Mel Wolters, the contractor developing Lots 1 thru 14, Block 1 in The
Meadows, has made a request to rezone those lots from R-1 to R-2.
His desire to do that rezoning is so that he could build duplexes on
those lots, similar to those that Quintin Lanners proposed to bui Id
on the Christopher property (now The Brothers plat). According to
the newly amended ordinances, duplexes can be built on lots of 10,000
square feet or more in an R-2 zone and later divided into two lots of
5,000 square feet or more each, and sold to separate owners.
Mr. Daryl Tindle, of the Hillcrest Addition, was present at the Planning
Commission meeting, and had questions relative to clarification of
what could be built in an R-2 zone, as opposed to what could be built
in an R-1 zone.
At their regular meeting on August 12, 1980, the Planning Cononission
voted unanimously to recommend approval of this rezoning request.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Consider approving or denying this request.•
REFERENCES: An area map depicting The Meadows and the surrounding area, and
a plat map showing the area to be rezoned, and Planning
Commission Minutes of 8/12/80 meeting.
• (Rezoning requests require 4/5's vote
of Council for approval.)
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5. Consideration of an Extension of the Variance Reguest of Hardsurface
Requirements for a Parkinq Lot - Mel Wolters (Dairy Queen).
PURPOSE: To consider a request for the extension of a variance pre-
viously granted by the City Council on June 25, 1979 for a period of
one year to allow Mr. Mel Wolters, owner of the Dairy Queen in Monticello,
to utilize an abutting lot which exists just west of the existing Dairy
Queen, for parking without having the property hardsurfaced or providing
curbing. The reason for his initial request is that he planned to build
an office building southeast of the intersection of Walnut Street and Sixth
Street in Monticello, and he indicated he would just have to tear up
the blacktopping to construct the building, and that would be a waste
of materials and money.
At this time, Mr. Wolters still plans to proceed with his proposed office
building. However, he would like to request an extension of the variance
as the project has been delayed somewhat. Mr. Wolters has indicated to
our building inspector that he would be bringing in plans for the
office building to present to the City Council to give them an idea of
what the development would look like.
At the time of the writing of the agenda, no specific time period for
the extension was requested, but Mr. Wolters did indicate to the
Building Inspector that he would be talking to some prospective tenants
of the building and would have a better idea at the Council Meeting
on Monday night.
in light of the high rate of interest in the past several months, it is
understandable that possibly financing could have been a problem for
this project and it might be reasonable for the Council to extend the
variance for one more year, however, it should probably be made clear
that any further variance request would be scrutinized very closely.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of the extension of the variance until
a definite time period, contingent upon having a
surety bond or other satisfactory security presented to
the City for the extension period required. (Variance
extension, like a variance, does require a 4/5's vote
of the Council)
REFERENCES: Mel Wolters indicated he would be bringing plans for the
Proposed office building to Monday night's meeting.
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6. Consideration of a Simple Subdivision Request - Richard Lembke
SPrt. of Lot 4, A Lots 2 A 3, Block 7, Lower Monticello.I
Tom Holker, representing Richard Lembke of 413 East Aiver Street, the
owner of Lots 2 A 3 and the E 44-1/3 feet of Lot 4, Block 7, Lower
Monticello, is requesting a simple subdivision of those lots.
It would be the intention of Mr. Lembke to create two new lots, the
lot created on the West would have its easterly lot line 10' away
from the existing home and would create a new lot west of that new
lot line no less than 75' in width, and possibly wider, and would leave
a lot on the East of that newly created line, where the present house
sits, that would be approximately 100 feet or more in width.
Although that newly created 75' westerly lot would be less than the
80' required in a new subdivision within the City of Monticello, it
would be more than the 66' lot width upon which a home could be built
in that part of town, if that lot were existing at the time of the
newly adopted ordinance.
It is the intention of the owner to create the new lot line 10' away
from the house to the west and that the new lot would be a minimum of
75' in width, and most likely, would be 77' in width.
At the last Planning Commission meeting, it was unanimously approved to
recommend approval of this simple subdivision, contingent upon the
newly created westerly lot being no less than 75' in width when the new
lot line, created on the west side of the existing house, is made at a
distance of 10' away from the present house, and that certificates of
survey for both the newly created lots be provided to show that the mini-
mum criteria as outlined here would be provided prior to any recording of
the new lots.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of approval or denial of this simple
subdivision request.
REFERENCES: An enclosed plat showing the proposed subdivision request,
and Planning Commission Minutes of 8/12/80.
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7. Consideration of Approval of Plans 8 Specifications for a Commuter Parkinq
Lot, Southwest of the 1-94 Interchanqe.
PURPOSE: To approve plans and specifications and advertisement for bids
for a proposed Commuter Parking Lot southwest of the I-94 interchange on
a 2 -acre parcel previously agreed to be given to the City by the County
once the County receives title to the property.
John Badalich has prepared a layout on the 2 -acre site to accommodate
222 spaces. Total construction cost estimated by John Badalich is
$47,250, which would include excavation, blacktopping, Class 5 and the
necessary black dirt. In addition to the construction costs, it is
estimated that the indirect costs for engineering fees, inspection fees,
legal fees, would be approximately 15%, for a total estimated cost of
$54,337 (this includes approximately $31,740 for blacktopping alone).
It should be pointed out that this does not include any curbing and
John Badalich will probably be able to give us an estimate if that is
to be included with the project.
One of the major items that the Council will have to consider will be the
extent of the improvement, that is, whether to include blacktopping,
curbing, and what portion should be developed immediately. For example,
there appears to be approximately 50 to 60 commuters now using the
Municipal parking lots in the downtown area. Additionally, there may
be other commuters who are parking elsewhere who would utilize this
lot once it were made available.
The Council may want to consider the development of the spaces necessary
to satisfy the immediate need, that is approximately 60 to 70 spaces,
which would cut the cost approximately down to the area of $18,000 for
full improvements, plus whatever costs John Badalich estimates for the
curbing. Other alternatives would include the following:
A. Development of the entire lot with full improvements.
B. Development of a portion of the lot with only Class 5.
C. Development of the entire lot with only Class 5.
D. Do nothing.
It would seem that in light of the fact that the City has been granted the
land free and in light of the existing problem in the downtown area, it would
seem that the last alternative - doing nothing - although the cheapest, might
not be the most reasonable.
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In addition to the approval of plans and specifications for this project,
the City Engineer should be authorized to advertise for bids for this
project. However, the City Engineer will have to be checking with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation to determine an adequate
drainage plan for this site. You may recall the problems that the VFW
had relative to draining any additional water onto the State right-of-way.
Mr. Badalich indicated that if the City possibly just went with a Class 5
parking lot, no elaborate draining plans would have to be prepared,
however, the City would some day still face the problem if it ever decided
to improve the project beyond the Class 5 stage. Mr. Badalich indicated
that one possibility, if the State does not allow drainage into the right -
of way, would be to develop a holding pond right on the site, and this may
diminish the number of spaces that ultimately could be developed.
If the City Council decides to develop the parking lot without the improve-
ments of blacktop and curbing, i would recommend that a hearing be held
similar to requests from other entities for such a variance.
In terms of funding this project, there is monies available in the capital
outlay revolving fund if the project were to be done this year, or the
project could be part of the tax levy for 1981 - the expected year of
completion of the project. Another possibility could be a combination
of utilizing capital outlay revolving funds and levying a portion of the
cost for improvement of this parking lot in 1981.
Out City Attorney is working with Wright County and the Mn/DOT to get
the deed to this property conveyed to the City of Monticello, and
obviously any project would not proceed until this was done.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of approval of extent of improvement,
approval of plans B specifications, and authorizing
our City Engineer to contact the Mn/DOT regarding
drainage and to advertise for bids for this project.
REFERENCES: Copies of the plans for this project are available for
review at the Monticello City Hall.
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8. Consideration of Award of Contract on 1980-1 and 1980-2 Improvement
Projects.
PURPOSE: To review the bids received on Friday, August 22, 1980, and
to consider the award of a contract on the improvement project's 1980-1
and 1980-2 relative to improvements to Macarlund Plaza and surrounding
area, and the extension of improvements on Prairie Road.
John Badalich, our city Engineer, will be reviewing the bids for this
improvement project that will be received on Friday, and will be making
a recommendation to the City Council after he has done a tabulation on
the bids received.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of awarding contract on 1980-1 and 1980-2
improvement projects.
9. Consideration of Calling for Assessment Hearing on the 1979-1 Improvement
Project.
PURPOSE: With the 1979-1 improvement project nearing completion, the
hear date should be set to consider the assessment roll on this pro-
ject, which included sewer, water 6 street improvements to the southern
part of Oakwood Industrial Park, sewer 8 water extensions to the
J. R. Culp area, sewer b water improvements to the Commercial Plaza 25
area, and sewer 8 street improvements to Lauring Hillside Terrace.
One possible meeting date would be the September 22, 1980 meeting of
the City Council. This date is being suggested as a possibility
since the County Auditor would like to receive the assessment rolls
prior to October 15, 1980. One other alternative would be the
regular meeting of the City Council scheduled for October 13, 1980.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of setting hearing date to adopt the
assessment rolls for the 1979-1 Improvement Project.
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10. Review of Engineer's Progress on the Allocation of Chemical Feed
Equipment and Operating Expenses.
PURPOSE: To set a definite date to review the allocation of costs on
the chemical feed equipment purchased and completed in September of 1979
at a cost of $16,646.28 for capital outlay costs, plus engineering fees.
This chemical feed equipment was installed at the Monticello Wastewater
Treatment Plant primarily for industrial waste produced by Wrightco
Products, Inc.
When this chemical feed equipment was installed, it was the intent of
the Council to allocate the cost of the installation plus the chemicals
and requested John Badalich to prepare a report on the proper allocation
of these costs. It is essential that this be completed as soon as
possible since the City's expending money on a daily basis for such
chemical costs and desires to bill Wrightco Products its proportionate
share.
it is hoped that the report could be ready for the City Council's next
meeting, which would be September 8, 1980, and prior to that time, the
City Engineer and the City Administrator could review the report with
Jim Ridgeway of Wrightco Products in order to get his input and have him
review it with any consultants he so desires.
POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of having engineer complete the report
on the allocation of chemical feed equipment and chemi-
cal costs for the September 8, 1980 agenda.
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" 11. Report by John Badalich on Bids Received for the Updating of the Present
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
PURPOSE: On Wednesday, August 20, 1980, the City of Monticello received
bids for the updating of its present wastewater treatment plant.
It was expected that final confirmation of the tabulation of the bids
will not be possibly completed by Monday night, but John Badalich will
give an initial report to the Council on those bids received. Additionally,
the award of the contract that is approved by the City Council must
ultimately be approved by the EPA prior to construction start-up.
POSSIBLE ACTION: This item is put on the agenda for information pur-
poses, and it is expected that the final award of the contract will
have to be scheduled for a future Council meeting.
BUXHER Outdoor Advertising Company, Inc.
August 25, 1980
Dear Members of the Monticello City Council:
Blocher Outdoor Advertising would like to propose the restrtcturing of an
existing sign located on 1-94, approximately 1000' East of the Junction
of Hwy 25 8 1-94, located on the North side of the highway.
This structure will be cantilevered, will be single pole, will be constructed
on steel, will be made of non-combustible materials. The single pole
will be used to enhance an architectural look as well as retain aesthetics
in this area. The single pole paint unit would be a prototype in this
market. Blocher Outdoor Advertising would volunteer, at their own expense,
to erect such a unit for the observation of the City Council.
from an aesthetic standpoint, the lot that the outdoor advertising structure
rests on can be kept cleaner and can be maintained by cutting the tall
grass that should be cut around such a structure. We are also proposing
ornamental shrubs and landscaping to be placed around this sign to make
them more appealing to the viewer from the highway as well as to maintain
an aesthetic surrounding of the area.
Blocher Outdoor Advertising is not asking to change any of the sizes of
the existing sign, but just merely to restructure it on a single pole
structure rather than having it on 10 or 12 telephone poles as are being
used now.
Please review the pictures of the type of the structure we propose to
build and give this proposal your just consideration.
Blocher Outdoor Advertising Co., Inc.
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July 31, 1980
Mr. Loren Klein
Building Inspector
City of Monticello
Monticello, MN 55362
Dear Loren,
In reference to our painted bulletin that was recently damaged in the wind storm
of approximately Wednesday, July 23, 1980, I'd like to support evidence of damage
to this particular structure.
I'm going to make my comparison as to what it would cost to erect this location
from scratch and then deduct the damages incurred, thus giving you a percentage
of the cost of actual damage to the sign.
The two faces in question are the Kroska Datsun Sign, approximately 14' x
48' on the East face and the Hopkins House Sign, approximately 10' x 40'
on the West face. These are on the Roy Lauring Property, approximately 1800'
East of the Jct of 1-94 and. They were structured on 6 telephone poles.
They were what we call a standard painted bulletin.
The supporting structures, six telephone poles - 25' in height, were embedded
in concrete approximately 5 to 6 feet below grade.
With these particulars in mind, I'd like to establish the cost of building
this unit new, or in the case of 100% damage.
Materials: The Kroska face - consists of 20 sections at $60.00 each. which
is equal to $1200.00
The Hopkins face - consists of 17 sections at $50.00 each, which
is equal to $850.00
The painting of the Kroska face would be $1200.00.
100 Sq. ft. of plywood extensions at $8.00 per sq. ft is
equal to $800.00
The painting of the Hopkins House face would be $1100.00
60 Sq. Ft. of wood extensions at $8.00 per sq. ft. is
equal to $480.00
6 - 25' telephone poles at the rate of $70.00 each is equal
to $420.00
/ 9 yards of concrete to support the telephone poles would be
1 $300.00
Wood stringers that support the backs of the extensions -$560.00
2625 Clearwater Road/Box 865/ St. Cloud. Minnesota 56301/612-253-3000
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July 31, 1980
Electrical for Kroska Datsun - $1300.00
Electrical for Hopkins House - $1000.00
Cedar Apron used on the Kroska Datsun Sign --$350.00
Labor to install this unit complete - including trucks
and equipment would be 40 hours x $50.00 per hour or $2,000
Total Cost to build: $11,560.00
This is the labor and materials for 100% damage. Actual damages:
Replacement of the following: 6 - 25' telephone poles
at $70.00 each is equal to $420.00
9 yards of concrete to support poles - $300.00
Touch up and repair of scratched faces - $200.00
Labor to replace poles and electrical - $900.00
Total cost of damages: $1820.00
This represents approximately 16% in damages to the signs.
As you can see, Loren, the damage on the particular unit did not exceed 20%.
Therefore we should be, and hopefully can be, allowed to replace this
particular unit as a)Vediently as possible.
If I may interject this, Loren, since we are allowed to replace anything less
than 40 to 45 percent damage in this area, we would like to replace this unit
with the single pole that was discussed before the City Council, which at tha t
time was well received.
lic obviously are doing this under the stipulation that these comand a position
on these lots as a principle use, and at such time that these particular lots
are developed, these units would conceivably be removed.
If there are any further questions regarding this, please call me at your earliest
convenience. If not, we will proceed on the building as soon as possible.
Sincerely yqurs,
Del Blocher
President
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B I LOCH I ER Outdoor Advertising Company, Inc.
July 28, 1980
Dear Members of the Monticello Planning Commission:
Blocher Outdoor Advertising would like to apply for a variance to the
sign ordinance and propose the following.
We would like to replace the existing structure nearest to the exit of
Hwy 25 on 1-94 on the north side of the road (Krienke - Lauring Property)
with a single pole, back to back "V" shaped type of paint unit.
The dimensions of this unit would be 10'7" x 36' and would have a rough
sawn cedar apron and would be illuminated. It would be 12' above grade
as measured from the ground to the bottom of the sign and the overall
height would be 25'.
The idea for this application for a variance is to introduce the City
of Monticello to the new concept of single pole paint structures.
The advantages of this type of build is landscaping, maintenance and
an overall aesthetic value.
Please give this application your just consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Del Blocher'
President
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GENERAL FUND AUGUST - 1980
AMOUNT
CIIECK NO.
Wright County Public Works - County maps
25.00
13253
Wright County State Bank - Investments
50000.00
13254
Clerk of District Court - Easement award in Ruff case -Bal. due
19500.00
13255
Bob Boedigheimer - Salary - (in addition to CETA)
49.60
13256
Keith King - Salary
93.60
13257
Michael Dick - Salary
127.60
13258
Brian Wieman - Salary
93.60
13259
James ging - Salary
49.60
13260
Ind. School District #882 - i of summer recreation program costf
5730.00
13261
Gwen Bateman - Animal Imp. expense
465.19
13262
James Preusse - Cleaning city hall
180.00
13263
Ind. School District #882 - Library rent
147.00
13264
Arve Grimsmo - Mayor salary
125.00
13265
Dan Blonigen - Council salary
100.00
13266
Mrs. Fran Fair - Council salary
100.00
13267
Ken Maus - Council salary
100.00
13268
Dr. Phil White - Council salary
100.00
13269
YMCA of Mpls. - outreach program payment
208.33
13270
Yonak Sanitation - Contract payment
3190.50
13271
Dept. of Personnel - Sec. Security Fund - 2nd qtr. payment
2731.22
13272
MN. Dept. of Revenue - SWT tax
1267.70
13273
Wright County State Bank - FWT tax
3005.00
13274
MN. State Treasurer - DNR - Dep. Reg. fees
40.00
13275
MN. State Treasurer - PERA payment
10 19. 66
13276
MN. State Treasurer - PERA payment
68.88
13277
Banker's Life Ins. - Group Ins.
1700.08
13278
Petty Cash - Reimburse petty cash fund
43.12
13279
Marion Jameson - Misc. potty cash fund for ]list. Committee
25.00
13280
Michael Dick - Salary - (in addition to CETA)
121.60
13281
Keith King - Salary - "
75.35
13282
James King - Salary
54.25
13283
Brian Wiomon - Salary
93.60
13284
Bob Boedigheimer - Salary
49.60
13285
MN. State Treasurer - Dept. of Not. Res. - Dep. Reg fees
25.00
13286
Radisson Duluth - Lodging expense for WW school- Walt, Al, Scan
175.00
13287
1] s S Asphalt Co. - 2 tons blacktop mix - street patching
33.00
13288
Amoco Oil - Gas and oil for all depts.
829.07
13289
Neenah Foundry Co. - Curb box 5 frame - storm sewer casting
118.85
13290
Davis Electronic Service - Pager repair - Fire Dept.
130.97
13291
Scan Hancock - Meals - Wastewater school - Duluth
9.38
13292
Albert Meyer - Meals - Wastewater school - Duluth
18.60
13293
Walt Mack - Mileage 6 moalD "
81.79
13294
Howard Dahlgron Assoc. - PUD application review s P. C. meeting
453.80
13295
MH. Business Journal - i page ad in Journal - Chamber Committee
571.00
13296
Dorn Communicationo - 5 page ad in corporate Report - Chamber Com.
851.00
13297
Edison Controls - Repair at lift station - Reservoir
100.00
13298
Our Own Hardwaro - Misc. supplies
292.25
13299
North Central Public Service - Utilities
57.37
13300
Harry's Auto Supply - Misc. supplioa 6 repair parts
72.53
13301
Monticello Printing - Mayor business cards, verified acct. shoots
48.75
13302
Hoglund Bus Co. - Repair tiro s mount new tire
184.12
13303
Monticello Times - publishing 6 adv. for bids - WWTP
523.53
13304
GENF,RAL FUND
AMOUNT
CIIECK NO.
Road Machinery 5 Supplies - Parts for log splitter
51.65
13305
Marco Business Products - Ribbons, repair to copy machine
89.50
13306
Buffalo Rendering Service - Sanitary service - July
20.00
13307
Wright County Auditor - S police fines - July
774.94
13308
20th Century Plastics - 25 Civil Defense binders
146.22
13309
Stokes Marine - Chain saw parts s supplies
36.95
13310
Centra so to Cooperative - Dog and cat food, garbage cans, etc.
112.39
13311
Northwestern Bell - Firu phone
22.32
13312
Phillips Petro. Corp. - Gas, oil and repairs to sludge truck
272.18
13313
Smith 6 Pringle - Lawyer fees for May and June
952.68
13314
M. Berger Company - Fire dept. supplies
482.25
13316
League of MN. Cities - Annual league dues
424.00
13317
Ansel Aydt - Stump removal
80.00
13318
Thomas Fire Equipment - 1 butterfly valve
346.00
13319
Century Laboratories - Street repair supplies
87.54
13320
Maus Foods - Civil Defense meeting - rolls, mist. cleaning supp.
47.30
13321
Monticello Office Products - Misc. office supplies
93.88
13322
Northern States Power - Utilities
3369.60
13323
Buffalo Lock s Key - Replace locks at Inf. Center
20.00
13324
Mae Ward - Inf. Center salary
104.00
13325
Lucy Andrews - Inf. Center salary
104.00
13326
Annandale Sod Service - Sod for parks
112.50
13327
Earl A. A rdersen 6 Assoc. - Misc. signs for streets
154.29
13328
Mayor Ary a Grimsmo - Mayor's Day - Aquatennial - Mileage 6 room
104.24
13329
Central McGowan - Rental charge
2.40
13330
Coast to Coast - Misc. supplies
46.12
13331
Draw Chemical Corp - 55 gal. drum Drewloc chemicals
862.99
13332
John's Di scuunt - Cat litter, coffee
14.83
13333
Walt's Electric - Wire gas pumps Q maintenance building
104.31
13334
OSM - Misc, eng. foes
7201.17
13335
Equitable Life Assurance Co. - Ins. prem. for Matt - (reimb.)
20.00
13336
N. W. National Bank of MP1s. - 73 G. 0. Imp. Bond - P/I
6705.00
1 13337
Watertower Paint 6 Repair - Mtce. contract on water tower
927.00
13336
Rick Wolf steller - Mileage, pocket calculator
27.59
13339
Wright County State Bank - Investmento
475705.24
13340
Feed Rite Controls - Alum. sulfate, food rite h5, testing
1861.18
13341
Monticollo Fire Relief Assoc. - Relief contract
1350.00
13342
Lucy Androws - Inf. Center salary
92.00
13343
Mae Ward - Inf. Center salary
110.00
13344
Ind. Lumber Co. - Misc. materials for wood shed
138.53
13345
Minnesota Fire Inc. - nose adapters for Fire Dept.
65.09
13346
National Bushing - Supplies
19.82
13347
Ben Franklin - Picture frame
8.31
13348
Jean Brouillard - Fuel and oil
738.87
13349
Newman Signs - 4 street oigns
150.29
13350
Lou Banks - Mileage s raimb. on insurance
14.40
13351
Gross Industrial Services - Uniforms and laundry
138.60
13352
Bridgewater Telaphono - Tolephono
576.27
13353
0. K. Ila rdware - Supplias
50.20
13354
Mobil oil - Gas for all depta.
94.63
13355
National Buoinaas Furniture Inc. - Latterboard 6 letters
81.44
13356
Monticello Fire Dept. - Payroll
729.00
13357
GENERAL FUND AMOUNT CHECK NO.
Russ Johnson Co. - Safety vests 5 traffic cones 203.30 13358
Road Machinery s Supplies - Debarker 12575.00 13359
Roger Mack - Mileage, meals, lodging in Duluth - MPSA conference 109.80 13360
Loren Klein - Mileage - May through August 269.00 13361
Wright County Sheriff - July contract payment 6378.66 13362
Payroll for July 15633.61
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS FOR AUGUST $636,269.17
CP—
LIQUOR FWD
Payroll for July
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS FOR AUGUST
1a2
2947.62
$102,210. 75
AMOUNT
CFMCK
AUGUST -- 1980
NO.
Wright County State Bank - F'WT tax
34.60
9309
Comm. of Revenue - State Withholding tax
195.80
9310
State Treasurer - Social Sec. Fund - 2nd qtr. payment
1139.22
9311
PIN. State Treasurer - PERA payment
79.16
9312
Banker's Life Ins. -Group Ins.
365.92
9 313
VOI D
--
9 314
Yonak Sanitation - Contract
40.00
9315
Griggs, Cooper s Co. - Liquor
2766.24
9316
Twin City Wine - Liquor
492.55
9317
Ed Phillips 5 Sons - Liquor
3507.44
9318
Dept. of Personnel - Soc. Sec.
380.80
9319
MN. Dept. of Revenue - State W/H
184.90
9320
Wright County State Bank - Fed. W/H
441.70
9321
Wright County State Bank - Investments
22000.00
9322
MN. State Treasurer - PERA payment
208.70
9323
Commissioner of Revenue - Sales tax
3174.72
9324
Banker's Life Ins. - Group Ins.
277.53
9325
Old Peoria - Liquor
381.22
9326
Monticello Lion's Club - Misc. mdso. purchased (Coke for resale)
2G9.10
9327
Ed Phillips 6 Sons - Liquor
7431.74
9 328
Northern States Power - Utilities
667.94
9329
Twin City Wine - Liquor
1154.57
9330
Griggs, Cooper 6 Co. - Liquor
1531.26
9331
Monticello Times - Advertising
180.00
9 332
City of Monticello - Sewer and water - 2nd qtr.
115.70
9333
Rich's Heating 6 Air Cond. - Repairs
1702.31
9334
Trushenski Trucking - Freight
278.05
9335
Bridgewater Telephone - Telephone
50.17
9336
Midwest Wine Co. - Liquor
905.81
9337
Independent Lumber - Misc. expense
2.10
9338
Thorpe Dist. Co. - Beer
3682.90
9339
Griggs, Cooper s Co. - Liquor
1708.09
9340
Day Dist. Co. - Misc. mdoo.
579.05
9341
Viking Coca Cola - Misc. mdso.
809.65
9342
Dick Beverage - Beer ti mist . mdoo.
10890.90
9343
A. J. Ogle - 13cor
516.45
9344
7 Up Bottling Co. - Misc. mdso.
272.20
9345
Old Dutch Foods - Misc. mdso.
173.77
9346
Dahlhoimor Dist. Co. - Beer
5165.10
9347
Groselein Beverage - Boor
21505.31
9348
Judo Candy 6 Tobacco - Misc. mdoo.
659.54
9349
Granite City Cash Rogistor - Cash reg. tapes
52.00
9350
Ed Phillipe s Bono - Liquor
3201.90
9351
Our Own Hardwaro - Store expanse
34.52
9352
Foster Ins. Agency - Prepaid Ina.
15.00
9353
Annandale Sod - Sod for yard
37.50
9354
Payroll for July
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS FOR AUGUST
1a2
2947.62
$102,210. 75
MINIUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCII,
July 28, 1980 - 6:30 P.M.
Members Present: Arve Grimsmo, Dan Blonigen, Fran Fair, Yen Maus, Phil White.
Members Absent: None
Bernard Boland, attorney for the City of Monticello relative to eminent
domain procedures involving Ruff Auto Parts, Inc., explained the pro-
ceedings involved and the Tenth District Court award relative to this
matter.
According to Mr. Boland, he explained that in his opinion the decision was
a compromise verdict relative to the actual award granted to Ruff Auto
Parts, Inc. Mr. Boland indicated that the City of Monticello could make a
decision to appeal the award in the amount of $30,500; however, he recommended
that the City settle for the amount determined. According to Mr. Boland,
if the City appealed to the supreme court and the City of Monticello were
to win, a new trial would be ordered.
After reviewing the matter with Mr. Boland and his recommendations, it was
decided by the Council on a motion by Phil White, seconded by Fran Fair and
unanimously carried to pay the damages awarded by the Tenth Judicial Court
of $30,500.
Meeting adjourned.
Gary Wiobcr;i
City Adminiutrator
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COUNCIL UPDATE
August 25, 1980 Meet Inq
1. Closing Date - Oakwood School .
According to the agreement with the School District, the closing date
for the City of Monticello to take over the Oakwood School is
August 31, 1980, at which time the balance of the 5100,000 sales
agreement is due, or $99,000, since the City deposited $1,000 as
earnest money. I will be in contact with Shelly Johnson, School
Superintendent, for the arrangement of the transition, since the
agreement does indicate that the City of Monticello will pick up
the janitorial services, electric bill, etc., as of September 1, 1980,
and the City will be reimbursed $500 per month for an additional three
months through November 30, 1980. Additionally, the School District
may possibly need an additional extension of time until their building is
complete, but it appears there is a possibility that the administrative
offices will be completed prior to November 30th. Additionally, it
appears that the Day Care Center will have located a new facility by
March of 1981. One of the things that the City will have to eventually
consider is the removal date of the facility since the day care center
will still be operating out of the Oakwood School, as will the library.
It should be pointed out that the rental arrangement between the School
District and the Day Care Center had been on a month-to-month basis.
There exists the possibility that the City of Monticello could remove
the building at November 3, 1980, provided no further extensions are
requested by the School District; however, the City may want to accommodate
the existing day care center and the library for an extended period.
2. Seminar on Nuclear Power and the Enerav Crisis - Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
A workshop dealing with Nuclear Power (copy of the seminar details
are enclosed) is being held in Oak Ridge, Tennessee during the weeks
of September 22nd and October 20th, 1980. As a result of an inquiry
by the City several months ago. NSP has agreed to pick up the cost to
send one individual to the seminar, and additionally, pay half the cost
of another individual should the City so choose. At this time, our
Civil Defense Director, Loren Klein, and Mayor, Arve Grimsmo, have
expressed an interest in attending this seminar. Total cost of sending
two people would be $1 ,146 each, but the City's cost would only be
$573 with the share going to NSP of $1,719.
Council Update
August 25, 1980
Page N2
3. Parkinq on Washinqton Street by the Hiqh School.
Lyn Sonju, High School Senior Principal, has contacted me and indicated
that the School has expressed an interest in having all students park
in their lots. 1 indicated to him that the City would certainly like
to see this accomplished also, but Mr. Sonju did not know if the parking
lots within the School would adequately accommodate all the students.
We determined that probably the best way to proceed would be for the
School District to make an announcement in the Senior High School to
have all students park within the parking lots, and to take counts for
a period to two weeks at a time, and if there was adequate parking, the
City of Monticello could put signs up along Washington Street indicating
no parking during school hours. Presently, the City does have signs
which prohibit parking on the west side of Washington Street only.
Possibly, additional signs would be needed for Third Street and Fourth
Street also. You might recall that this is consistent with the
request that the City of Monticello made of Superintenaent Shelly
Johnson at the time the Administrative Office building was approved by
the City Council. At that time, Mr. Johnson was not sure that there
would be adequate space, but indicated that the School would do every-
thing possible to have the students park within the available lots.
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Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAD) is a not -for profit educational
research corporation sponsored try 50 colleges and universities. It operates
many research, educational, and public information programs for government
and private agencies.
ORAU's Energy Education Division conducts educational programs related to
energy technology and its environmental impact. The division operates traveling,
high school Ncture•demonstration programs such as THIS ATOMIC WORLD,
ENERGY TODAY AND TOMORROW, and its newest program, ENERGY
ADVENTURE.
These programs have reached over 20 million students throughout the United
States and Puerto Rico. Educational programs on solar energy and natural gas
are being developed. Through other programs, the Energy Education Division
attempts to assess and respond to the notion's energy supply and utilization
problems.
.The workshops will be hold in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The program, conducted-
. by ORAU staff and key personnel from the Oak Ridge scientific community,-
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-Knoxville. Limousinus travel to and horn Oak Ridge all Knoxvillu several -
-times daily. Accommodation arrangements will be made for lsarticipants.
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-Ron Weinberg, Manager, Development, Energy Education Division, Oak Ridge -
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
August 11, 1980 - 7:30 P. M.
Members Present: Arve Grimsmo, Fran Fair, Ken Maus, Philip White.
Members Absent: Dan Blonigen.
Citizens Comments:
Diane Jacobson, property owner in Anders Wilhelm Estates, referring to
a drainage problem that exists on the east side of Anders Wilhelm
Estates, asked the Council when the developers of the project will
be constructing the drainage swail as promised. Mrs. Jacobson
indicated that Ralph Munsterteiger, of Sandberg Realty, and Mel Wolters,
one of the developers in Anders Wilhelm, previously indicated at a
Council meeting that this drainage ditch would be constructed to
alleviate the problem on the City's easement. She indicated that
to date, no action has been taken by any of the parties involved, and
requested that the City intervene.
Mr. Munsterteiger and Mel Wolters both indicated that since the City
cannot authorize the developers to go on the easement unless NSP gives
approval, since they have a prior easement, Mr. Wolters agreed to
talk to all the property owners involved in an effort to get approval
from them so that the drainage ditch could be constructed. It was
noted that one of the property owners has presently a garden on the
site where excavating would have to take place, and Mr. Wolters will
be checking with them to see if he would agree to allowing him to go
through his garden.
1. Consideration of Subdivision Request for John Sandberg in Sandberg's
Riverside Addition.
Mr. John Sandberg requested that the Council reconsider the previous
denial for a subdivision of Lots 3 8 4, Sandberg's Riverside Addition,
into three residential lots to he called "Riverside First Addition"
Lots 1, 2 and 3.
At the last Council meeting, Mr. Sandberg's request was denied primarily
due to the abutting property owners opposition in that the property
owners based their original purchase of the property on the fact that
the initial platting of the land would be large lots with no newly
created small parcels.
Mr. Sandberg felt that the City should approve his subdivision since it
does meet all of the City's ordinance requirements and that he had never
indicated to any of the prospective purchasers of the lots in Sandberg
Riverside Addition that the remaining lots would never be subdivided.
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Mr. Sandberg felt that if the two property owners in opposition to the l
subdivision were actually concerned that the other lots would never
be subdivided, they should have asked for a covenant, because without
the covenant, it would be a civil matter between the abutting property
owners and himself, not involving the City.
Discussion occurred relative to the remaining parcel owned by John Sandberg,
which is Lot 5. In regards to this lot, the Council questionned whether
this 69,000 square foot lot could be subdivided in the future, thus
creating additional residential lots in the subdivision. Mr. Sandberg
answered that this parcel is not part of his request at this time, but
that possibility would exist under the current City ordinances.
Mr. Ron White and Mel Wolters both expressed opposition to the replatting.
but indicated that they would be more agreeable to allowing this sub-
division if Mr. Sandberg would put a covenant on Lot 5 indicating that
it would not be subdivided in the future.
In regards to the assessments for public utilities, Mr. Sandberg indicated
he would be willing to reimburse the other property owners in the
subdivision their share of the cost had this lot been originally part
of the first plat. This reimbursable amount would be approxiridtely
5800 per parcel.
In light of the fact that the abutting property owners would no longer
be opposed to this replatting if a covenant was placed on the remaining
Lot 5, a motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Fran Fair and
unanimously carried to approve the preliminary plat of the replat of
Lots 3 A 4, Riverside Addition, into Lots 1, 2 b 3, Riverside first
Addition, contingent upon a covenant being placed on Lot 5 indicating
that this lot would not be subdivided as long as Mel Wolters and/or
Ron White homestead their present property in Riverside Addition.
It was noted that the final plat submitted should include new drainage
casements with the vacation of the old easements.
(See Exhibit 8/11/80 w1).
7. Consideration of Final Payment to Northdale Construction Company on
1979-1 Improvement Project.
The purpose of this item was to consider final payment to Northdale
Construction Company on the 1978.1 Improvement Project. A retainage
amount of $4,000 was withheld from Northdale Construction Company for the
purpose of completing the drainage ditch through the Country Club property.
The initial contract amount was $1 ,087,044, and the final value of work
completed based on actual quantities would amount to $1.065,106.72
including the $4.000 retainage amount.
Motion was made by Ken Maus, seconded by Fran Fair and unanimously carried
to approve final payment to Northdale Construction Company in the amount
of $4,000 on the 1978-1 Improvement Project, contingent upon Northdale
completing the cleanup and grading and replacing the black dirt at the
southwest corner of Elm Street and Country Club Road, the replacing of
50 Yards of sod at the lift station site, and receiving d letter from the
Country Club indicating tndt Lne uiLOi llmuuyii Lice it pruperty is Cunipleled
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satisfactorily. The total contract amount would be $1,065,106.72.
3. Consideration of Pursuing Acquisition of Additional Land for Library Site.
Previously, the library project committee members requested direction
from the City Council on the possibility of acquiring additional land
for the library site. The library project committee members felt that
a 6,000 square foot building as proposed would be hard to situate on
the two lots given to the City by the School District, and recommended
that the City consider acquiring additional land from either Mr. Bob
Dowling or pursuing acquiring the Bondhus property from the School
District.
The School Board, at their last meeting, passed a resolution stating that
they would be willing to sell the Bondhus property to the City for
additional library property, but a dollar figure had not been set. In
addition, the Bondhus property has a covenant which indicates that
the property must be used for School purposes or playground purposes,
and to use the site for a library would require either contacting
Mr. Bondhus to release the covenant or having the City Attorney, Gary
Pringle, get a declaratory judgment from the courts indicating that
a library would be within the scope of the meaning of the covenant.
Since the library committee has not been able to contact Mr. Bondhus
as of yet, motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Fran Fair and
unanimously carried to table any action on acquiring additional property
until such time as Mr. Bondhus can be consulted about the City's
intentions.
4. Appointment of Election Judqes for State Primary and General Elections.
State statutes require the appointment of election judges 25 days prior
to any election.
The following individuals meet the qualifications for appointment as
election judges for the September 9, 1980 Primary and November 4, 1980
General Election:
Marie Toenjes
Betty Lund
Kaye Gauthier
Arnold Strehler
Leona Kline
Julie Schlief
Herman Busch
MaryJo Quick
Joanne Decker
Joanne Link
Ruth Harstad
Cecil Kelling
Anne Voll
Colleen DeBoer
Don Nagel
Lucille Clausen
Fern Anderson
Marvel Trunnell
Jeanette Bost
Bette Grossnickle
Marion Doerr
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Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Fran Fair and unanimously
carried to appoint the above listed individuals as election judges
for both the Primary and General Elections. with Mrs. Lucille Clausen
as the Election Board Chairperson, with the location of the polls to
be the City Hall with voting hours from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
In addition, the hourly rate of pay for the election judges was set
at $4.50 per hour.
5. Review of Six Month Financial Statement - Municipal Liquor Store.
The Council reviewed with Mark lrmiter, Manager, the six month finan-
cial statement for the Municipal Off -Sale Liquor Store operation.
The financial statements indicate a sales increase of approximately
18.6% over 1979 figures, with gross profit increasing $16,000 or
28% over last year's figures.
Mark also discussed with the Council the future possibility of adding
a small storage building for waste materials such as cardboard boxes,
etc., or the possibility of purchasing a baling machine for the
cardboard, or an incinerator. The waste disposal problem may be
something that will have to be considered in the future, as with
increased sales, the inventory continues to generate a lot of cardboard
waste material, etc.
No action was taken by the Council other than review of the financial
statements with Mark, as presented. (See Exhibit 8/11/80 b2).
Consideration of Approval of Building Inspector Attendinq the I.C.B.O.
Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The purpose of this item was to consider the request made by Loren Klein,
Building Official, to attend the International Conference of Building
Officials conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico the week of September 22nd.
It was noted that this item had been budgeted for in the Building Inspec-
tor's 1980 budget, and would cost approxi mately $875, including travel,
lodging and registration fees.
Questions raised by the Council concerned whether there would be a
determinable value to the City from having Loren attend the conference.
After discussion, motion was made. by Phil White, seconded by Tran Fair
to approve authorizing the building official to attend the I.C.0.0.
conference September 22 - 26, 1980. Voti ng in favor: Phil White, Fran Fair.
Opposed: Arve Grimsmo, Ken Maus. The motion was not approved and
died for a lack of majority vote. (See Exhibit 8/11/80 93).
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7. Approval of Minutes.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Ken Maus and unanimously
carried to approve the Minutes of July 28, 1980 Council Meeting with
the recommended additional paragraph added to agenda item 8, as
presented. (See Exhibit 8/11/80 04).
8. Consideration of Historical Committee's Funding Request for Exhibit
Projects.
Mrs. Marion Jameson, Wright County Historian and member of the Monticello
Historical Committee, requested funding from the City for setting up
exhibits, etc., at the Historical Museum.
Mrs. Jameson, in a letter submitted to the Council, estimated the cost
of the exhibits, photo and artifact displays, to run approximately
$1,000. She noted that the above projects would utilize volunteers
for building the displays and for reproducing and enlarging the photos.
In addition, a brochure was planned which would outline an historic
tour locating points of interest in Monticello.
It was noted that approximately $1,000 was budgeted in previous years
for exhibits, displays, etc, at the historical museum that was not used.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Fran Fair and unanimously
carried to approve allocating $1,000 for the Historical Committee to
use for exhibits and photo displays.
City Administrator, Gary Wieber, and Marion Jameson will be reviewing
possible alternatives for manning the Historical Center, which could
utilize CETA employees or Senior Citizens, etc. (See Exhibit 8/11/80 15).
9. Consideration of Purchase of Water Dump Tank Liner for Fire Department.
A request was made by the Fire Department for the possible purchase of
a new liner for their water dump tank, in the amount of S475.
Council members viewed the water dump tank at City Hall , and were shown
the condition of the liner with its various leaks. Although money was
not budgeted in 1980 for the purchase of this liner, the fire Department
requested that the. Council consider this purchase in 1980 rather than
1981.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Fran Fair to authorize the Fire
Department to purchase a new liner for the water dump tank in the amount of
$475. Voting in favor: Arve Grimsmo, Phil White, Fran Fair. Opposed: Ken Maus.
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The above item will now be brought forward to the Monticello Township
for their approval, as part of the Joint Fire Board Agreement.
10. Consideration of Certificate of Occupancy Variance Request - Mel Wolters
in The Meadows Plat.
Mr. Mel Wolters requested permission to occupy one of the new homes he
is building in The Meadows subdivision plat.
The reason for the variance request was that previously, agreements
had been reached with Mr. Mel Wolters and Ralph Munsterteiger which
indicated that all of the rough grading and ponding area in the
subdivision plat he completed prior to any certificate of occupancy
permits being issued for new homes in the subdivision.
Mr. Wolters indicated that part of the ponding area has been completed
and a small swail could be constructed from the ditch along
Prairie Road leading to the partially completed pond to alleviate any
problems from flooding for the one house that he requested occupancy on.
John Badalich. City Engineer, felt that the ponding ared and all grading
in the subdivision should still be completed prior to the City allowing
occupancy of any homes. It was his opinion that although there may
not be any particular problem with the one house requested for occupancy.
problems have existed in past history that lead to his recommendation
to have all the ponding areas completed prior to any occupancy.
Mr. Wolters indicated that he has been working hard to get the ponding
area and grading completed, and that no additional occupancy requests
would be needed prior to completion of the entire ponding area. It
was also noted by John Simola, Public Works Director, that the ponding
area In question will have to he finished with 4" of black dirt to
enable grass to be grown in the park.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Fran Fair and unanimously
carried to approve the certificate of occupancy variance request for the
one house in The Meadows plat, contingent upon completion of the entire
grading plan and ponding area per specifications and agreement before
any other occupancy permits are granted.
11, Review of Traffic Problems Alonq Hiqhway 25 and County Road 117.
Information was presented to the Council that the County Engineer will
be studying the possibility of widening County Road 117 between Highway 25
and the Industrial Park, due to the heavy traffic demand and truck parking, etc.
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The Council also discussed the State Highway Department's requirement
that a right turn lane be constructed along Highway 25 leading into
Sandberg South subdivision. It appeared that many other questions
needed to be answered by the State such as additional traffic signs,
speed limits, possible left turn lane onto 117, etc., before a right
turn lane is constructed.
It was the consensus of the Council that some of these questions be
answered by the State Highway Department studies before actual instal-
lation of their requested right turn lane.
12. Miscellaneous Items.
Mayor Grimsmo explained to the Council that the League of Minnesota
Cities has sent a survey questionnaire to all cities in Minnesota seeking
the City's opinion on whether they would contribute money towards the
construction of a new central office building for the League. It was
noted that although the League had not requested a specific dollar amount,
the questionnaire requested whether the City would be able to contribute
a lump sum or installment plan for their portion of the cost. Mayor
Grimsmo will fill out the questionnaire and return it to the League
indicating Monticello's willingness to participate contingent upon knowing
the dollar amount involved.
Meeting adjourned.
Rick Wolfsteller,
Assistant Administrator
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